It’s that time of year when people are out and about with holiday plans and that might mean in and out of your home all season long! I thought I’d share some of my Favorite Hosting Essentials that are super helpful this time of year, but can be used year-round as well. Whether you’re hosting a meal, a party or overnight guests, you’ll want to grab a thing or two off my list!
An updated flatware set might be just what your table needs. Use them daily and not just for special occasions. The gold is 👌
A catchall tray can be great on your kitchen counter [olive oil carafe, utensil holder, salt & pepper shakers, etc.], bathroom counter [tissue box, lotion, flowers, hand towels or wash cloths] or styled on your coffee table or entryway table. Whether its décor or clutter, stuff always looks more organized and intentional when corralled on a tray. Love the texture of this round one.
Chicest lighter! It’s flameless, rechargeable and has a lock. It makes a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer!
Upgrade your barware with these gorgeous knobbed glasses. I have a similar set in the acrylic version. I also love these double old fashioned glasses – they’re on my wishlist 😉
These Amazon sheets are fabulous. I’ve got 3 sets in total to rotate on the boy’s beds and the guestroom bed. Now I’m just in need of a king size set for myself. They wash up nicely and they’re breathable, cooling and wrinkle-free. These sheets have 143,000 reviews and can be here by later today!
Plus they are under $30.
Most of you have probably seen me share this wood serving board by now, but it is definitely a new find that needed to be on this list. Its the ultimate board for hosting. The gold handles allow you to carry it with ease from room to room and the slight edge keeps your items from falling off. I’ve created so many fun snack & grazing boards on this thing.
LED candles are perfect for outdoor entertaining or for glass vases & lanterns on your bookshelves. This set is battery operated, but can be set on a timer and are remote-controlled. I have them in my outdoor lanterns on the back patio. I also love these LED taper candles to use on your table. They look incredibly real when they flicker & glow. I’ve also used them on my Christmas mantel.
This carpet stain remover will be the star of any party you host! Red wine, food, dirt, you name it. This stuff is truly magic. I’ve been using Folex for about 3 months in the new house and I don’t know how I ever lived without it.
I’ve raved about these food containers in several other posts, but I promise you they’ve been life-changing. They stack so nicely in the refrigerator and in the cabinets. We use them for leftovers as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. I also grabbed this set for larger items. These containers are microwave, dishwasher and oven-safe and they get a 5 star rating from me!
And lastly, I found an amazing dupe for my C&B edge wine glasses. This set of 2 glasses arrived and I absolutely cannot tell the difference! I have a total of 4 of these new glasses and they fit right in with the others. I still highly recommend the Crate & Barrel glasses, but these are $4 less per glass and are pretty much identical IMO. We received 8 glasses as wedding gifts 10 years ago [and the champagne flutes to match], but were down to 3 until a couple weeks ago.
Either option will make a gorgeous addition to your holiday table 😉
SHOP MY HOSTING ESSENTIALS BELOW:
I know this week is busy for so many of us, hosting or not, but I hope you can find the silver lining and enjoy the craziness that comes with the season. I have lots to share this week and beyond, so be sure to stop back by soon.
If you’re ready to do some shopping, then head to my Gift Guide Gallery. I’ll be adding new soon! but so many links & ideas still work!
For all Entertaining-related posts, go here. And you can always check out my Full Thanksgiving, Christmas and Home ideas here.
