Buying a gift for the person who always hosts meetings can be a difficult task. After all, most people who are comfortable with people visiting are the type who take care of their household items and have thoughts about silver and glassware.
But the good news is, and I can confirm as someone who hosts about once a week, that the number of serving trays, bowls, and surprise and indulgent items a host can include in their lives is literally endless. (and closets). Here are a few that the host in your life will happily add to their collection.
Fish Bottle Pitcher, $85
The moment they put this container of fish water on the table, it will be the talk of the table. It comes from the brain of Milanese Alessandra Baldereschi, and the colored borosilicate glass makes it beautiful enough to skip when the company isn’t ending.
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Saturn Glassware, $50
Clear glassware is great, but a seasoned host will see the value in this set of four colorful versions: Guests won’t confuse their wine containers after a few glasses. Not to mention, they add an extra touch to neutral bedding.
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Schoolhouse x Rachel Murray Windmill Cotton Quilt, $299
‘Tis the season for overnight guests. Help hosts prepare their space with a cozy collaboration with Schoolhouse and Portland-based painter Rachel Murray. It is made of 100% cotton that will help them feel warm, even on the coldest nights.
Chroma Mix and Match Napkins, $130
At a dinner party, this set of six linen napkins made from deadstock will always create a more elegant (and more eco-friendly) atmosphere than disposable ones. Plus, the contrast trim adds an elegant touch that will impress even the most discerning guests.
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Bird Lemon Squeezers, $8
Adorn the host’s bar cart with a set of two of these little stainless steel birds that do a very important job: squeezing lemon or lime slices into cocktails or appetizers. (Bonus: They keep your fingers away from the citrus.)
Photo by James Ransom
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Cheeky Gold Rush Cocktail Kit, $19
Take this cocktail kit to your next party and you’ll definitely be invited back. Paired with the bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup from the kit, they make a Gold Rush cocktail, plus they look cute on a bar cart.
Aarke III Carbonator, $250
There’s nothing worse than running out of mineral water during a cocktail party, but with this cool device, you’ll never have to open a corner store in the middle of the celebration again. It even comes with a CO2 canister that provides a bubbly treatment to 60 liters of water.
Photo courtesy of Gohar World
Mini Crumb Catcher, $148
The Gohar sisters are always turning out creative dinner products, and this silver-coated brass scraper and scoop set makes cleaning up after meals an absolute pleasure. Just watch as the guests fight over who clears the table.
Photo by James Ransom
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Ed Ruscha Honey from Flamingo Estate, $75
Talk about a work of art: This limited-edition jar of honey comes directly from the bees surrounding artist Ed Rucha’s Los Angeles home and features his own drawing on the label.
Dansk Købenstyle Large Baker, $135
Every seasoned hostess (or maybe just me) knows that the key to a great dinner is preparing a large dish that can serve a crowd. Enter: Dansk’s Køben-style enamel-coated baker, which can hold a casserole or a dessert and move from oven to table.
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