The R&I Gift Guide | For the Effortless Entertainer
For the Effortless Entertainer
Stylish Gifts to Make Entertaining a Breeze
Looking for ideas to gift the effortless entertainer in your life? Well, look no further than these thoughtful gifts, which include handmade serving ware and delectable dessert and appetizer ideas.
Beehive Alchemy Hand-Dipped Birthday Candles, from $7 to $13
For the party host that knows how to throw a birthday party like no one's business. Handmade in Wisconsin, these beautiful beeswax tapers are free of chemicals and have the most delightful fragrance. They will add a dash of refinement to any birthday cake, plus they can be used more than once.
Fisheye Brooklyn Wabi Sabi Platter and Bowl Set in Pink (also available in blue), from $58 to $90
A statement platter for all of occasions created by Fisheye Brooklyn. This splattered piece makes everything look more beautiful from roasted nuts to radishes served with butter.
Sherry B. Dessert Studio Signature Ice Cream Sandwiches, from $89
There are ice cream sandwiches and then there are Sherry B's ice cream sandwiches. Her incredibly decadent desserts combine icecream tucked between two pillowy slices of cake. The inventive flavors are sure to make an impression on all tastebuds, particularly Peppermint Stick, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Sweet Potato Pie.
Public Supply Notebooks in Embossed Ledge (green), $16 each
When they are planning their next big soiree, offer them a pretty place to jot down ideas or to make lists with this mint green notebook from Public Supply.
Claus Porto Deco Liquid Soap, $32
Have them treat their guests, and themselves, to pretty soaps that smell as good as they look. We love any products by Claus Porto, since they are 99% natural and are decorative objects in and of themselves. The Deco soap, featured here, features notes of galbanum, cypress needle and juniper that can live year round in their powder room.
Hawkins New York Jackson Salad Plate, Dinner Plate and Bowl in Black, $34
We love everything that Hawkins New York creates or curates. If you ever find yourself in Hudson, New York or New York City, be sure to check out their shop Their Jackson Plate collection is no exception. Inspired by Abstract Impressionist Movement in New York from the 1940s, each plate is hand painted in Portugal in two options, black (featured here) or citron. While they are festive, think New Year's Eve or birthdays, they work just as your everyday set.
An all-time favorite and they also happen to be some of the most giftable soaps out there. These candy colored soaps come in vareity of scents from their collection including Deco and our favorite, Favorito.
Murray's Cheese Subscription, from $200
The gift that keeps on giving - a Muray's Cheese Subscription! Treat the gourmand or cheese-lover in your life to monthly boxes of delight that include a variety of provisions from an aged English cheddar to prosciutto made in the United States. There are many options available and can be given in 4-month to 12-month increments.
Hawkins New York Mara Serving Collection, from $25 to $145
Take your average marble serving board or bowl and turn it up a notch with a touch of rosy pink. The boards will make your next cheese plate pop and the large bowl is idea for displaying fruit like apples and grapes.
Vosges Champagne Truffles, $15
A luxurious chocolate gift for your holiday host this season, in the prettiest package. These decadent truffles, which resemble their mushroom namesake, combines 85% dark chocolate with Krug Champagne Grand Cuvée.
Styling & Photography by Alison
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