We've been curating our 2021 Gift Guide all year to make your gifting to-do list as streamline as possible!
Like last year, our gifts are centred around hosting or entertaining. Whether your giftee is an avid host, or new to the game, each of these gifts will inspirit their inner entertainer.
The Wood Cheese Board with Glass Dome
If you've got a cheese lover in your life, an exquisite cheese board is the ultimate gift. And for the at home entertainers, a well-considered board or platter is a canvas for presentation, tying everything together to create a culinary experience for guests.
While the glass dome certainly plays into the aesthetic of any gathering, it also serves a purpose! The chic element is meant to keep certain cheeses at just the right humidity and temperature, while also keeping them clean and sanitary.
2. Punch Bowl Set
We've always been a fan of batched cocktails - but we know that unless you have the right serving tools, they are not that easy to present.
So why not bring back old-school entertaining with a new-school optic design?? This gorgeous glass bowl comes with eight matching punch cups and a long, elegant glass ladle to complete the set. Turning any counter top, side table, or kitchen island into the perfect self-serve cocktail station!
Your giftee may only bring this one out a few times a year, but every time they do, they'll be thankful it's apart of their entertaining tool kit!
3. Scented Candle
Typically while entertaining, we’re focused on engaging four senses. What does the space look like? What will our guests hear? Should we provide cozy couches for a relaxed vibe or do we want the seating to be sleek and modern. And of course the food, what tastes will complete the guest's experience?
But why not captivate all five senses?? Scents have an amazing way of tapping into our emotions. In fact, they're more successful in that regard than visual or auditory cues. That's where the Salt Fine Jewelry x Sahara & Co Salt Candle comes in!
This luxurious candle evokes a warm, seductive atmosphere. Poured in a hand painted vessel, it elevates the look and feel of any space!
The heart of the candle is its smokey leather accords with notes of freshly cut wood and gentle florals appealing to both the masculine and feminine spirit.
Hand-poured natural soy creates a slow and clean burn, with 2 organic cotton wicks and curated essential organic oils. The top layer is accented with Himalayan salt crystals used in many cultures to improve mood and well-being in addition to the energy of a space.
Not to mention, once you've burned through the candle, you're left with that gorgeous vessel you can repurpose as a decor piece in your house! (Swipe to slide 3 to see how we use ours!)
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4. Namecard Holders
Any avid host knows the importance, and practicality of name cards. And if you're new to the entertaining game, it's an important lesson to learn!
Place cards are especially useful when hosting more than four guests. They rid the atmosphere of that awkward "where do I sit" moment for guests, and in our opinion, are the final touch to any tablescape.
We have actually put our sons, Colsen & Logan, in charge of the seating plans for our gatherings and deciding who will sit next to whom. The goal is always to encourage conversation and foster new connections, all while keeping in mind to have a familiar face close enough that everyone feels comfortable.
To make this process even easier, that's where todays gift comes in! These classic round place card holders are perfect for any occasion, easy to store, and a neutral colour to compliment any setting!
5. Catchall Trays
Today's gift is centered around a piece of decor we think every home should have - the catchall tray!
You know, that spot by the front door where you tend to put your keys down, wallet, or lose change? Well, we're of the mind that any spot that gets that much use should look good too!
So let us present to you two options - one for the big splurgers out there, and one more budget friendly option.
1. The Hermes Sellier change tray
Apart from being obviously gorgeous, it's red and gold hues bring a festive feel to any home. As huge fans of the Hermés brand ourselves, we couldn't help adding this one to the list.
2. The Jonathan Adler Op Art Rectangle Tray
Modernist and mind-bending, this catchall adds a gilded and graphic edge to your home decor.
Whichever option you go for, either are perfect the perfect hostess present (or pick-me-up for yourself).
6. Elegant Mugs
The holidays are no stranger to the gift of a cozy mug - and for good reason!
Most people (especially this time of year) like to begin their day with a hot beverage and that hot beverage, whether tea or coffee, has to go into a receptacle. Of course, most households have an array of mugs to choose from, ones picked up while travelling, passed down from parents, or even the odd one you have no idea how it ended up in your cabinet 😂
But sometimes, especially when entertaining, you want to put your best foot forward with presentation. That's where your "I love dogs" and "It's not just coffee in here" mugs might not do you any favours.
That's where these gorgeous ceramics come in. This perfect collection by Fors Studio, offer a timeless design for your everyday.- hot or cold. And next time you're serving tea or coffee after an elegant dinner party - you're mugs won't betray the aesthetic you had so carefully curated.
7. Wine Decanter
This gift is a wine lovers dream come true!
Let us set the stage a little bit: cosy fire on in the dining room, friends are over for a dinner party, laughing & chatting, and your favourite varietal served - but you end up with half a bottle left over...
That's where the Eto Wine decanter comes in! Hidden inside Eto’s elegant design is a unique award-winning wine preservation system that expertly seals out oxygen in the air to preserve the wine’s full flavour, giving you the freedom to enjoy wine whenever you choose.
We were gifted one of these last year, and it has changed the wine game in our household. Even on an evening with just the two of us, we don't feel guilty opening up a bottle to enjoy a glass each, the Eto actually keeps your wine tasting as fresh as the day you opened it for up to 2 weeks!
This may be one you're adding to you're own Christmas wish list!
8. 3 Tier Party Tower
Your grazing platter will never be the same!
This 3-tiered tray from CB2 is the perfect combination of elegance and functionality.
Honed white Arabascato marble is imported from Italy and hand-carved into party tower designed by Jennifer Fisher. Two tiers are topped off with a small, round serving bowl because. In the words of the designer herself, Jennifer puts it, "I hate having loose nut bowls, so I added it to the top of this party tower. It's chic and works for both casual and formal entertaining."
It's a sure fire way to wow guests as soon as they walk in, and you'll likely find yourself answering the "where did you get that??" question all evening!
9. Beverage Ice Bucket
In our opinion, todays gift is a must have for every home entertainer - and not many seem to have them!
Beverage tubs are perfect for keeping your drinks nice and cool, making them ideal for in-home entertaining; a true staple for game room, backyard, or poolside parties!
In William Sanoma's sleek polished style, this stainless-steel container offers plenty of room for an assortment of bottles and cans - and is the perfect starter tub. Super versatile with is shape and colour, and small enough for a counter top, it's perfect for any event - big or small, formal or casual!
Not to mention, the double-wall insulation keeps drinks cold for as long as six hours, and you don't have to worry about condensation and drips on the outside!