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Hosting Staples
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items If you are a pro at hosting or just new to the idea of hosting parties, here are some staple items that I use almost every time I host! I like to have neutral pieces that can be added into any party theme!
I love having white dishes on hand. They make such a good base to a tablescape and you can easily mix & match plates to layer.
4pc 8.75" Stoneware Salad Plates Cream - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Blue & White plates are SO versatile for many party themes. You can use them for Easter, Memorial Day and 4th of July! Just add a pop of Red and that can tie in the theme for Memorial Day & 4th Of July!
4pc 10.5" Melamine Mixed Pattern Dinner Plate Set - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Floral, BPA-Free, Spring
Love a blue and white patterned plate!
4pc 38oz Melamine Mixed Pattern Pasta Bowls - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: BPA-Free, Dishwasher-Safe Dining
Having neutral serving bowls can make for a cohesive layout. I love serving in white dishes, it really gives the food a moment to shine!
Stoneware Ceramic Round Serving Bowl Cream - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Large Scratch-Resistant Stoneware
Oversized serving bowl great for pasta, fruit, chips, veggies etc.
169oz Stoneware Serving Bowl Cream - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Large Round Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
Water goblets are another item I always have on hand. It is so easy to use for water, juice or even a fun cocktail / mocktail. It can easily elevate your tablescape by adding in a water goblet.
4pc Glass Drinkware Set Clear - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee: Wine Goblet Glasses, Dishwasher-Safe, Lead-Free
A great way to keep a neutral theme but to add texture and dimension to the spread!
98oz Scalloped Edge Stoneware Shallow Serving Bowl Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
I LOVE these plates! I use them every day and even use them to host. They have an organic shape and feel to them which I love. I have layered these with other plates for Thanksgiving and even used for my Birthday in June with pinks & greens!
10.5" 4pk Stoneware Reactive Glaze Dinner Plate Set Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
I love a charger mat to set the base for a setting place. Layer a Dinner plate on top and a napkin to keep it simple or layer a Dinner plate, Salad plate and napkins to give the table more layers and texture.
13" Natural Woven Charger Placemat - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
These tongs are a great to layout for guests to use for grabbing food. This is so much better than using a fork or even better than guests having to use their hands!
2pc Stainless Steel Mini Tong Set Vintage Finish - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
I have glass cups similar to these and I use them as water glasses or juice glasses for brunch.
7oz Recycled Glass Tumbler Green - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
This glass cloche is great to use for pastries when serving food! It keeps it covered but guests can see what is in it!
11.5" Wooden Cake Stand with Glass Cloche - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Rubberwood Pedestal, Farmhouse Style
This marble cloche is great to use for cheese and meats. The marble will help keep the food cool, while keeping the food covered.
Marble Covered Dessert Slab Warm Gray - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
A glass pitcher is essential for any party! Keep water in it for your guests to refill thier cup or prepare a fun batch cocktail! No need to stand at a bar and make drinks while trying to host!
77oz Recycled Glass Beverage Pitcher - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Cloth napkins are a great way to elevate a tablescape! These are neutral enough that it can be mixed with many other patterns and colors!
4pk Textured Gingham Cloth Napkins Beige/Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Love a neutral plaid napkin! Playful print but netural
4pk Grid Plaid Cloth Napkins Beige/Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Use this to help bring interest to your food spread. Instead of laying all the food on the table, elevate and add dimension by playing with various heights of serveware
Tiered Wood & Brass Rectangular Serving Stand - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Elegant Farmhouse Style Display
These are perfect for hosting a brunch and having a yogurt bar! You could even use this for dessert and make ice cream / brownie combo with toppings!
4pk 8oz Fluted Glass Parfait Cup Set Clear - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
A large cutting board is always good to have on hand. You can use this for charcuterie, fruit tray, pizza topping tray and so much more!
Large Round Acacia Wood Cutting Board
A great starter pack for bulk silverware. I love to use real silverware whenever I can, and investing in a large set that you can use over and over again will be worth it in the long run!
50 Piece Silverware Set for 10, Stainless Steel
Tablecloths are something I am always collecting! I have thrifted tablecloths, bought them new or even made my own! This sets the tone for the table and your theme.
ISAENNE Floral Tablecloth 55"x55" for Square
This tablecloth is great for any season. from Spring to winter!
Grayish Green Square Tablecloth, 55"x55"
Love a good white & blue tablecloth!
Sophia Floral Block Print Oilcloth Outdoor Tablecloth
Coffee is a must after the meal has been served and dessert is ready to be eaten! These are inexpensive mugs that are great to keep on hand for a crowd
15oz Stoneware Westfield Mug Gray - Threshold™
An easy & elegant way to serve coffee to guests! If your budget allows for it, buy two so you can always have enough coffee on hand to serve
4cup French Press Coffee Maker - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
This is such a great way to display utensils without laying them on the counter! It provides an easy way to trasnport silverware as well.
StorageWorks Wicker Flatware Organizer
A good neutral tablecloth that can be used for a variety of events! This one is super affordable at under $15!
Faux Linen 60"x102" Rectangular Tablecloth Beige - Slubby Textured & Wrinkle Resistant Table Cover
A coffee carafe is a great item to have on hand for hosting! This can be set out on a table or brought around as you refill coffee! I love to have coffee for after dinner
Large Sage Stainless Steel and Wood Insulated Vacuum Carafe
A large salad bowl is a great item to have on hand! Salad goes a long way at a party. In the past I have used my salad bowl for dinner rolls or chips!
Extra Large Acacia Wood Serving Bowl
Every salad bowl needs Salad tongs! This is an affordable option that is well made and will last years.
Holiday Gold Scissor-Handled Serving Tongs + Reviews
I have a couple of these beverage dispensers, and I love them! They come in handy especially when hosting outside as it keeps bugs out. A large batch of drinks is so much easier than continuing to make drinks at a bar!
Better Homes & Gardens Plastic 2 gal Double Wall Beverage Dispenser
Ice bucket is handy for cocktails or even sitting out next to water!
Julian Gold Hammered Ice Bucket With Tongs
A galvanized tub is a great way to display drinks and to keep them cool! This allows for guests to clearly see where the drinks are and eliminates them from looking in your fridge!
Better Homes & Gardens - BH28-056-099-21 Oval Galvanized Tub, 20.27" L x 11.22" W x 5.7" H
Such a fun way to display chips & dip! I love to use mine for summer BBQ's or for a Fiesta themed party!
Light Woven Chip & Dip with Bowl
Great napkin option to add against a neutral tablescape! Grea for Easter, Spring, Memorial Day, 4th of july and Summer!
4pk Textured Gingham Cloth Napkins Natural/Blue - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia