Master Hosting This Year

Fall ushers in the busiest season of the year. There’s so much to celebrate, from Halloween trick-or-treaters popping by, to Thanksgiving feasts, to Christmas or Hanukkah gift exchanges, to New Year’s Eve countdowns. It’s likely that you’ll have guests in and out of your home in a variety of ways during the upcoming months. Now is the time to prepare for the influx before your schedule is full. 

We’ve rounded up our favorite entertaining essentials throughout the home. With the help of these items, you’ll be the effortless host or hostess you’ve always aspired to be. Take a look! 

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• Countertop Nugget Ice Maker: Whether serving a glass of iced tea or a well-crafted cocktail, ice is essential. This ice maker creates everyone’s favorite nugget-style ice on your countertop!  
• The No Stress Holiday Organizer: If you’re stressed, your guests will notice. This little organizer helps you to tackle every aspect of the upcoming holiday season with ease.  
• Wrapping Paper Storage Container: There’s nothing worse than scrambling to get a present wrapped just minutes before a guest arrives. Keep wrapping essentials in one central and organized location with this container. 
• Bartender Kit: Live your Mad Men inspired hosting dream by offering guests some custom cocktails when they enter your home. This bartending kit has everything you need. Bonus: This makes an incredible gift! 
• PooPouri: Hear us out! This might seem like a gag gift, but keeping guests comfortable if they have to… um… do their business is just good hosting!  
• Effortless Entertaining Cookbook: Cooking is one of the biggest parts of hosting. These recipes will make it feel like minimal work. 
• Charcuterie Entertaining Set: Cheese boards are a perfect way to entertain last minute guests. This set presents even the most boring charcuterie selection with flair and includes all of the knives and serving pieces needed. 
• Buffalo Check Cloth Napkins: Cloth napkins elevate your hosting game. Upgrade from flimsy paper napkins with these seasonal black and white buffalo check napkins. 
• Turkish Bathroom Hand Towels: If you’ve ever washed your hands in a bathroom and realized there were no hand towels to be found, you know the frustration. Ensure clean hand towels are readily accessible for your guests. These super absorbent Turkish towels are sleek and chic. 
• Porcelain Serving Dish Set: You can elevate purchased prepared foods by placing them on beautiful serving dishes like these. The white color works for a variety of cuisines, seasons, and decorating styles.
• Insulated Carafe– This will keep coffee hot and cocoa warm! During this season of hot drinks, ensure everyone can cozy up with a warm cup by employing an insulated carafe. Pro tip: preheat the carafe by filling it with hot water for 5 minutes. Toss the hot water and add your coffee, cocoa, or tea. This will keep it warm for much longer! 
• Harvest Party Essential Oils: Smell is one of the biggest senses that we use when walking into a new space. Ensure your home smells fresh with the help of some seasonal essential oil blends such as these. Pair it with this beautiful diffuser that doubles as room decor!  

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