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Hostess Favorites | Home Bar & Hosting
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items I love hosting — there's nothing better than a house full of friends, good drinks, and little touches that make everyone feel welcome. This list is my actual hosting lineup: the bar tools and glasses for cocktail nights, the serving pieces that make ...
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Home Bar
Table & Serving
Cozy Finishing Touches
Home Bar
Everything for cocktail night — a full bartender kit, pretty coupe glasses, and a tumbler for sipping.
This is my home bar starter in one set — I keep the shaker, jigger, and tools together on the stand so I'm not hunting for pieces when friends are over. Perfect for a simple cocktail night at home, and a great gift for anyone just building their bar.
10 piece Bartender Cocktail Kit w/ Stand Stainless Steel
These are my go-to glasses for anything that feels a little fancy — I reach for the coupe shape for cocktails and spritzes when friends come over. A set of six means everyone gets a matching glass, which instantly makes the table look put together.
Stella Coupe Glasses Set of 6 + Reviews
I love a good insulated tumbler with a straw for hosting days and everyday sipping — it keeps drinks cold, travels well, and is easy to grab when I'm setting up for friends. Perfect for anyone who wants one cup that does it all.
Contigo Streeterville Stainless Steel Tumbler
Table & Serving
The serving pieces that make the table feel special — a marble salt cellar, deviled egg containers, and a beautiful steeping cup.
This little marble cellar is such a pretty upgrade for the table — I keep it out for cooking and for dinner parties so salt is easy to grab and looks intentional. The lid keeps it fresh, and it's a sweet gift for anyone who loves to host.
AllModern Artifacts Marble Salt Cellar with Lid
These lidded deviled egg containers are a hosting must for me — they keep eggs neat and covered in the fridge and on the table, so I'm not worrying about spills. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, and anyone who makes deviled eggs on repeat.
Viramontes 2 Deviled Egg Containers with Lid (Set of 2)
I love a pretty steeping cup for slow mornings and tea with friends — the built-in infuser makes loose-leaf tea easy, and the Lotus design looks beautiful on the table. Perfect for tea lovers and a thoughtful hostess gift.
KATI® Steeping Cup & Infuser Lotus
Cozy Finishing Touches
The scents and sips that finish the night — candles, a reed diffuser, chai, and hot chocolate.
This is my go-to candle when I want the house to feel calm and put together before friends arrive — I light it while I'm setting up, and the soft lavender-thyme scent makes everything feel cozy without being overpowering. Perfect for winding down, to...
Serenity + Calm (lavender thyme) - Chesapeake Bay Candle
I love a reed diffuser for that always-on, low-effort scent — no flame, no fuss, just a fresh coastal jasmine note in the background when friends come over. Perfect for entryways and bathrooms, and a lovely easy gift.
At Home Coastal Jasmine Scented Reed Diffuser, 90ml
This chai sampler is such a cozy hostess pick — I love offering a few different chai blends so everyone can find their favorite, and it feels special with the Lotus cup. Perfect for tea lovers and as a thoughtful gift set.
Chai Tea Assortment Gift Set, 12 Teas
This gift tin is such a cozy hostess treat — three hot chocolate flavors in one pretty set, perfect for a cozy night in or as a sweet little gift. I love setting it out so everyone can pick their favorite.
Hot Chocolate Trio in Gift Tin + Reviews