Entertaining Basics I Use & Love

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These are the entertaining pieces I reach for most—things I use often when hosting or bringing food to share.

Table Linens & Layers.

Velvet Dinner Napkins – I have these in olive green and navy blue, and the velvet adds such rich texture and beautiful color to a tablescape.

Midnight Bloom Cotton Napkins – These blue floral napkins add such a pretty pattern to a tablescape. The hand block print gives them that collected, slightly artisan look that pairs beautifully with simple white dishes.

Pure Linen Dinner Napkins – These classic linen napkins go with just about any table setting, no matter the theme or color palette. The simple hemstitched design keeps them timeless and easy to mix in with everything from casual dinners to more dressed-up gatherings.

Pottery Barn Mason Fringe Table Runner – I bought this in the 108″ length for my large dining table, and it’s one of those easy pieces that works with almost anything. The neutral color and subtle texture layer nicely with different place settings and tablescape styles.

Place Settings & Texture.

Braided Water Hyacinth Placemats – I love the natural texture these add to a tablescape. They’re perfect for a Southern coastal style table, but the neutral woven look really goes with almost anything and is an easy way to bring warmth and texture to the setting.

Candlelight & Ambiance.

Flameless Taper Candles – These give you the cozy look of candlelight without worrying about fire or wax drips on the table. I also like that you can choose between the plain tapers or the subtle swirl design depending on the look you want for a tablescape.

Drinkware & Bar.

Shatterproof Champagne Flutes – These look like real glass but you don’t have to worry about them breaking, which makes them great for outdoor entertaining or larger gatherings.

Vintage-Style Coupe Glasses – These are surprisingly sturdy and have that classic vintage cocktail vibe that instantly makes drinks feel a little more special when entertaining.

Vinglacé Wine Bottle Insulator – I use this a lot for prosecco, whether I’m opening a bottle at home or I’m bringing one to a friend’s house. You just slide the chilled bottle inside and it keeps it cold for hours without having to fill an ice bucket or tub.

Party Decor.

Oversized Martini Glass Vase – These are fun for certain party themes or special occasions. The oversized martini shape makes a great centerpiece and adds a playful cocktail vibe to the table.