Ensure you stay on your hostess’s invite list for future gatherings with one of these gorgeous hostess gifts …
For those with a bulging bottom drawer, the growing tablescaping trend has been a chance to show off linen cloths, heirloom napkins and china inherited from Granny. The trend gained momentum during lockdown when making mealtimes feel special felt like an act of self-love. With more time to spend finessing the details, our quest for pretty candlesticks, ceramics and charger plates has intensified. At Christmas, of course, the table is more important than ever: uniting families, displaying feasts and impressing with its theme. As traditionalists, we believe the classic colour combination of silver, gold and a touch of green always looks fresh. These gift ideas are for amateur and professional hostesses alike.
Main featured image: via Hostaro.
LOUISE KENNEDY
Taking hydration to the next level is this emerald Roberta jug, €125; www.louisekennedy.com.
NESPRESSO
Serve designer coffee with Nespresso’s “Gifts of the Forest” collaboration by Johanna Ortiz. Sleeve of ten capsules for Vertuo coffee machines, €7.20; www.nespresso.com.
ADARE MANOR
Silver-plated oyster shell salt cellar, €750 at Adare Manor; www.shop.adaremanor.com.
As traditionalists, we believe the classic colour combination of silver, gold and a touch of green always looks fresh.
MOËT & CHANDON
If it’s good enough for Lady Gaga, then it’s good enough for me: Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013, €79.90, at independent off licences nationwide.
AVOCA
Channel Dodie Thayer’s iconic tableware with this green cabbage leaf plate, €9.95, at Avoca.
ROCKETT ST GEORGE
Adding some humour to tablescaping is a must with these Naughty & Nice Christmas Crackers. €59; www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk.
THE WHITE COMPANY
Set of two round champagne beaded placemats, €50; www.thewhitecompany.com.
NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE
A gentle reminder for lunch is better than shouting! Silver-plated bell, €35; www.newbridgesilverware.com.
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