THE 2019 STYLEBEAT GIFT GUIDE: PRESENTS FOR THE GRACIOUS HOST
I am incredibly excited to share the first of this year’s Stylebeat holiday gift guides with you. Kicking things off, I’ve delved into entertaining, including gifts chosen for their style, functionality or whimsy for the consummate entertainer. Some are party necessities, others add an unexpected dose of FUN. Go forth and shop the assortment below, and I hope you will find something perfect to bring to your favorite social mavens this season!
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What’s a party without shimmering confetti? Target’s Confetti Cannon to the rescue. Vacuum not included.
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Beautifully packaged presents that look like they are part of the decor are extra thoughtful. I love Louis Sherry for the eye-catching tin designs they package their truffles in. They have a designer collection I’ve shared in the past, and this turquoise beauty is adorned with a print by artist Harrison Howard called Singerie in teal.
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It’s better in the Bahamas, so why not channel the islands wherever you are? Have a jolly good time with Amanda Lindroth’s embroidered Jolly Time Cocktail Napkins. Available in a set of 4.
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Tory Burch partnered with the late Dodie Thayer to bring her classic Lettuce Ware designs to a new audience. Beloved by interior designers who covet the vintage originals for the patterns charm and nature-inspired design, the pale pink version is also enchanting.
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Eye catching flatware is always a nice addition to the table. CB2’s mixed material Earl Flatware combines brushed gold and resin black and white striped handles. So chic.
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These mats are great because they have a band of color around the edge that can either coordinate or compliment the colors being used on the rest of the table. Designed by my friends Jen Potter and Audrey Margarite over at Fete Home, a wonderful new website with entertaining and decorative accents.
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When in doubt for sure it is a tray you cannot do without! Everything The Lacquer Company makes I want. So I thought starting small was the way to go. This Chinese Riser, a beloved piece of designer decor, was designed by Miles Redd for the brand. If you need inspiration for how to best use a riser, be sure to look at the work of Miles (@milesredd), Markham Roberts (@markhamroberts) and Todd Romano (@toddromano). All big fans of the risers elevated tray, they are great for displaying objet artfully.
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Know someone that loves to have proper drinks on the beach? They’ll always be prepared with W&R’s Cocktail Kit. It comes with everything needed raise the spirits.
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Overserved or know someone that always is? Get them the Men’s Society Overdid It On Prosecc-Ho-Ho-Ho Survival Kit.
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I think Mark and Graham makes excellent monogrammable gifts. With easy to love designs at easy on the wallet prices, they make great basics, including this streamlined Glass Decanter.
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You can never have enough cheese knives, right? SNOWE creates consumer-directed elevated basics for the bed and table, and their classic Italian made cheese knife set in stainless steel comes with 3 options.
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The Dutch oven that made cookware fun again. Great Jones, a D2C startup makes pots and pans in vibrant colors, and it all started with The Dutchess, their colorful cast iron enamel Dutch oven. One-pot meals are great in the winter, and this piece can stylishly transition from oven to table.
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Save guests from having to ask if they can eat something by clearly dishes. This set of 2 metal pics from Anthropologie will advertise gluten free or dairy free elegantly on a buffet.
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Avoid spills and stains while cooking up something delicious in Tuckernuck’s Party Animal Apron, available in navy, red or green.
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If it looks like a racing stripe and contains an initial, chances are your East Coast friends would love it, and it would fit right into their interior. Mark and Graham makes the Oxford Leather Stripe Tray with red and white detailing similar to the pinstripe found on the side of a country car that is a year round winner.