'Tis the season for entertaining, people, and we think it's about time you follow through on your secret desire to host a winter-themed craft cocktail party for your friends.

It only takes a few items to prep your home (or apartment, or shoebox-sized studio) for a festive, easy dinner or cocktail party. Round up these seven items (or invest in the ones you're lacking), and prepare to become the holiday hostess with the mostest.

Multipurpose drinking glasses
They'll instantly glam-ify wine, cocktails and even champagne. Get a set of standard glasses or tumblers and make sure to have extras on-hand in case of accidents.
Gold-rimmed drinking glasses by House of Presley, at One Kings Lane

Cocktail napkins
Paper ones are more than fine -- just something colorful and/or patterned to majorly brighten your table. If you're in cocktail party mode, guests can rest their appetizers on napkins, so you won't have to provide plates. Try a cloth variety so you always have a stash for future parties.
Monogrammed linen cocktail napkins, Grandin Road

A serving bowl and spoons
While mismatched dining plates give your dinner party an endearing effect, this morning's cereal bowl does not do justice as a serving vessel. Invest in a big bowl to set a fun, family-style vibe for your guests.
Acacia wood serving set, Pacific Merchants

Bonus: A killer playlist
The best things in life -- and in hostessing -- are free. Cue your favorite music, and let the magic happen.