Gift Guide: Entertaining

‘Tis the season of giving. Here are some great gifts (for now or any time of the year) for friends and family members who like to entertain. Fill up one of these trays or bowls with gourmet food, favourite recipes, or entertaining accessories (e.g., cocktail napkins, serving spoons) for an extra special treat.

Cloud plate, $65, Paige Russell

Footed compote, $29.99, Martha Stewart

3-piece Verona set, $31.85, CB2

Spilt Milk bowl, $14, MoMA

Sintra platter, $34.95, Crate & Barrel

Haruka platter, $49.95, Crate & Barrel

Bianca melamine tray, $17.95, Crate & Barrel

Lucerne 3-quart casserole, $19.95, Crate & Barrel

Fondu plate, $5.95, Crate & Barrel

Images courtesy of CB2, Martha Stewart, MoMA, Paige Russell.

Crate & Barrel Christmas

I know it’s over a month away but I’m already excited about Christmas! I think it’s time to begin the holiday posts.

Glitter snowflake, $3.95

I was at Crate & Barrel on the weekend and got excited about all the white Christmas goodies – ornaments, serving pieces, candles – oh my!

White porcelain leaves, $11.85 for set of 3

Snow flurry balls, $17.95 set of 3

Silver branch, $5 set of 2

Optic finial ornaments, $15.80 set of 4

Nutcracker ornaments, $19.95 set of 4

Natural polar bear, $5.95

Glass deer ornaments, $11.95 set of 2

Clear glass ball with swirl & dots, $5.95

Bone china snowflake hurricane, $24.95

Bone china pinecones, $14.95-$29.95

3D star ornament, $3.95

Silver stars, $39.95-$59.95

Do you plan on using any white Christmas decorations this year?

Images courtesy of Crate & Barrel.

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