My husband and I love having people over. We live in a very active neighborhood where people are in and out of our yard, and we just love being the house where everyone gathers. I learned my hosting skills from my mom, and these are some of my favori...
YETI just makes some of the best products, especially their coolers. They insulate so well, and they also look great at a party.
YETI Long Lasting Ice Chests
This fire pit is the BEST. It truly does cut down on smoke coming off of a fire (which is the worst part of a fire pit). We have one in our backyard and use it often. It's also easy to transport if you want to take it with you somewhere!
Solo Stove Firepit
Wow your guests with your own customized matchbook that they can take home at the end of the night. These are always fun to collect and would for sure be memorable coming from a friend!
Custom Printed Matchbooks and Matchboxes
Le Creuset's selection of cookware isn't just for the preparation of food, it's also a beautiful way to serve at a party. The color options are so good!
Signature Round Dutch Oven | Le Creuset®
Everyone needs some good serving bowls and platters! These wooded trays are an amazing and eye-catching addition to a party.
Large FOOD GRADE Wooden Bowl, Table Centerpiece, Home Decor, Handmade , Kitchen , Housewarming gift
I love this cute bistro style cake stand from
Anthropologie. It adds a little flare while still being elegant and pretty in a kitchen.
The Bistro Tile Stoneware Cake Stand | AnthroHome
Years ago I bought a set of linen dinner napkins, and they have become one of my favorite parts of setting a table. Having a soft, substantial napkin for your dinner guests makes such a big difference for their experience.
Hawkins New York Essential Dinner Napkins, Set of 4
We spend a lot of time in our backyard, and I don’t always like bringing glassware out there. I have a set of acrylic glassware that I love using outside so that I never worry about it breaking!
4pc 14oz Acrylic Tumblers Blue - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Drinkware, Dishwasher-Safe
Hosting always means music!! I love searching for a good playlist on Spotify, and this portable JBL speaker has such great amplification for being such a compact speaker. These are great for any setting.
JBL Flip Speaker
If you’ve never cooked with a sous vide, it might be time to try! You cook whatever meat you’re serving in a sealed plastic bag in the water, and as long as you remove it within a few hours, you can cater the preparation to whatever time your guests ...
Anova Precision Cooker Nano Black – Smart Sous Vide
Wine glasses don’t have to be expensive to feel elegant and quality. It really does make a difference when you serve wine in a nice thin glass.
Wine Glasses Set of 4, 15 oz,Thin Rim,Long Stem
Instead of keeping one shared hand towel in the bathroom for your guests to use that stays wet between uses, I like to roll up some wash cloths so they can be single use, with a little basket where you can toss dirty towels.