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items Want to start Hosting but don’t know how to get those aesthetic table scapes? Here are my Top Recs for building a beautiful hosting space!
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Drinkware
Serving
Tablecloths & Napkins
Decor
Drinkware
Cuz regular glass is boring
Handmade Glassware will ALWAYS be worth it to me - This company makes other really cook stuff too so check them out if you’re into fun colorful kitchen stuff!
Tutti Frutti Splash Drinkware | ArtfullHome $45-$150
Earthy tone Up-cycled olive oil bottles turned into glass cups
Love the design with the common indent, the color is basic so they go with any dinner party theme, and the sustainability of the manufacturing of the item is really cool!
Upcycled Olive Bottle Drinking Glasses
A Chic glass for your Filthy Martini - who wouldn’t want to take a photo of that
Recycled Coupe Glass Set 6 Pcs | West Elm $56
LOVEEEEE From Our Place - they make some really cool stuff from glassware to kitchen tools to tableware. Check them out cuz these glasses sell out pretty fast!
Tall Night + Day Glasses | From Our Place $59 - 4pcs
100% Glass
Food Safe
Imported
MAEGEN is the go-to for one-of-a-kind, quirky homeware. With tabletop accessories including playful embroidered linens, bold glassware and hand-painted plates, its unique aesthetic is made for stylish hosts and memora...
Maegen Atina Tumbler Glass | Anthropology $16
Serving
What you serve your food on determines if your guest will take a photo of the food…or the whole table
This minimalist stainless steel oil can features a collared silhouette and fitted pourer to reduce drips and block out air. High-quality stainless steel prevents light from directly contacting the oil, preserving its taste, aroma, and color. Plus, it...
Stainless Steel Oil Can | Boston General Store $45
Stainless Steel
Small 9in trays
Great for display items and small apps!
Stainless Steel Small Tray | Amazon $10
Silver oval serving platters and trays are trending right now and I know it’s going to be THE serving displays for hosting season this spring
Stainless Steel Oval Platter | Amazon $11.99
To match with the Silver serving platters~
12 Stainless Steel Dessert Bowls w/Fork
Love me a good stone bowl-plate. It’s basic so it doesn’t take away from the beautiful food in it ;)
Black Stone Bowl-Plates | $22 4Pcs
Pair this with the Kulu Linen black and white napkins and a white tablecloth - throw in the silver platters and there you have a theme!
Stoneware Ivory Scalloped Edge Plate 7 3/8" Case 36
Tablecloths & Napkins
insider tip: buy a few yards of regular fabric - now it’s a tablecloth (+ official ones here too)
Gray Striped Natural Fabric you can easily turn into a table cloth- no one will know the difference and it wayyyy cheaper
100% Cotton - machine washable
Striped Table Cloth Fabric | Hobby Lobby
A basic, yet interesting enough tablecloth for a jazzy wine night or spring BBQ. For a more colorful look go with some miss-matched colored plates and solid color napkins!
Beige & Black Striped Tablecloth | Hobby Lobby
Classic Summer Tablecloth & Napkin Design - Red & Tan checkered is perfect for patio summer BBQ’s or warm nights with some wine and snacks. It still has the vibe of the classic design, but not tacky or overdone…just right.
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Red & Tan Checkered Fabric for Tablecloth | Hobby Lobby
I’m in love with this fabric - the perfect spring time dinner party tablecloth. It’s on the pricier end for raw fabric, but still way cheaper than buying a “real” tablecloth. This is dry clean only so use at your own risk!
Inpressionalist Fabric for Tablecloth & Napkins | Hobby Lobby
Kulu makes some really unique table cloths, placemats and napkins - the ‘girl dinner’ 100% linen napkins have matching sets for a whole table scape, but these napkins are so cute, come in different colors and can still be sued on your bar cart or din...
Kulu Club “girl dinner” Linen Napkins | $21
Ruffle Placemats & Napkins in Red/Pink, Blue/Brown and Green/Beige
If your table needs more texture, more color, these are def for you and will count for some compliments cuz these are unique and cute
Ruffle Placemats & Napkins | Kulu Club
This pair of 100% French flax linen napkins in elegant beige, with contrasting black edges, adds a touch of sophistication to the dining table. These napkins are timeless and stylish due to their natural beige colour and simple black lines.
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White & Black Linen Napkins | Kulu Club
Decor
Perfection is in the details
World Market is my go-to for taper candles because of the affordable price and large array of colors and designs. These specifically are the perfect basic set up - go for a moody end of winter dinner party or a welcome spring pastel lunch party !
Hand Dipped Classic Taper Candles | World Market |$4.99