With the Oscars, SAG Awards, Golden Globes, and more all happening at the start of the year - we're right in the middle of "Awards Season" in Hollywood-land. Even if you won't actually be strolling the red carpet at the actual events, the televised ceremonies are still a great excuse to invite friends over and have a little Red Carpet bash of your own!

There are lots of fun ways to decorate for a "Red Carpet" or "Hollywood" party theme - from an elegant black & gold gold Oscars vibe to a tongue-in-cheek Paparrazzi Fest to a romantic Old Hollywood Glam Féte. I'm hosting an event this week with an "Old Hollywood Glam" theme - so this particular style has definitely been on my mind, and there are so many different things you can do with it!

Pictured above is an inspiration board for an Old Hollywood Glam party... with a mod art twist. It's so much fun to go off the beaten path a little and mix romantic elements like baroque frames and soft feathers with ultra-contemporary decor like glossy white candle holders and zebra print textiles!

Shopping Resources:

(Row 1)
Cubed Face Sculpture ($19.95 at Z Gallerie)
Every party needs at least one conversation piece! This equal parts cool-and-bizarre sculpture would look great as part of a focal centerpiece design - or as a base for a framed signature drink menu!

Ovale Pillar Holders ($24.95 ea at Z Gallerie)
These glossy white pedestals make great holders for cylinder vases, pillar candles, serving trays, and more.

Red Acrylic Sea Glass ($11/ 2-lb jar at Jamali Garden)
This translucent filler looks great in floral and candle displays - or just sprinkled "confetti-style" on tabletops.

65 Gram Chandel Boa - 2 Yards ($4.75 at Fabulous Feathers)
Feather boas are an easy way to decorate tabletops and chair backs - and of course they're great for dressing up your guests too!

(Row 2)

Feather Rose - Red ($3 each at Fabulous Feathers)
These pretty feather flowers come with a stem - but I like to trim the stem off and just use the top portion as a fun embellishment for party decor - or hats and dresses!

3" Crystal Drop Ornament ($3.50 ea)
Ornaments are great for adorning branches, vases, and floral bouquets.

78in Smooth Acrylic Drop Garland and 78in Black Acrylic Drop Garland ($12 each at Jamali Garden)
These crystal garlands make for pretty table runners and napkin rings.

(Row 3)

Chunky Baroque Frame ($19.99 at Target)
Vintage-glam frames are perfect for displaying black and white pictures of your favorite movie stills or movie stars.

Metallic Red Charger Plates ($4 each or 6 for $2.19 ea)
These shiny chargers look great on a tabletop or as a base plate for decorative candle displays.

Serengeti Zebra Cocktail Napkins ($4.95 / set of 20)
Bold black & white zebra print adds a fun, unexpected element to the party! Cocktail napkins are an easy, inexpensive way to bring in decorative patterns.

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Have you ever thrown a "Hollywood Glam" or "Red Carpet" bash of your own? What are some of your favorite tips & ideas?