Holiday entertaining time is right around the corner! Like some people I know, I have family functions, work functions, and if I am lucky a few friend functions. No matter which type of gathering it is, I never like to show up empty handed.
After all, the host probably spent a great amount of time planning and working so we can enjoy a beautiful party. Showing up with a host gift is a lovely gesture and one that is met with great gratitude.
This holiday season check out my round up of some chic and stylish gifts for entertaining, paired with lovely inspiration images from Rue Magazine.
Arrive to your holiday parties with a stylish entertaining gift in hand.
Black is the new black if you ask me, or was always the new black! For entertaining and serving, black can be sleek and edgy or the perfect blank slate.
If you want to bring some yummy cheeses or some decadent desserts, why not pair them with a beautiful black serving tray. Try the Godinger Leaf Design Marble Board and Knife Set (above) which perfectly mixes rich black marble with delicate brass handles.
Wood serverware can be great options for entertaining gifts.
Many hosts like to do a Winter-white theme for their holiday party, and nothing pairs better with winter whites than rich, natural wood tones.
A beautiful wooden set like the Nambe Butterfly Wood Salad Bowl and Servers Set of 3 (above) is a lovely gift for entertaining that the host can use the same night or incorporate for years to come.
Crystal candleholders make beautiful gifts.
Candles and crystal candleholders are very popular gifts because they are so transitional they will never go out of style. Try mixing styles and having fun with your entertaining gift.
The traditional Felicity 5-Arm Crystal Candelabra Candle Holder (above) and the modern, geometric Aurora Diamond 9 3/4" High Crystal Pillar Candleholder (above) will add airy distinction to your host's table or mantle beautifully.
Even stylish utensils can make pretty gifts.
Fun serving utensils are something that most people usually don't splurge on. Bring a set of daring, distinctive serving utensils as a gift for entertaining and you are sure to make your host very happy.
Mixed metals is very popular at the moment, so a set like the Godinger Leaf 2-Tone Salad Set (above) with a twig motif on the handle is a lovely, well thought out gift anyone will love.
Image credits: Rue Magazine