What To Gift The Hostess With Mostest
For the woman who loves dressing up herself as much as she loves dressing up her home; for the woman who enjoys bringing people together, bonding over good food and drinks and great conversations; for the woman who hosts the best parties guests cannot stop talking about— these are covetable luxe items that will make for stylish and functional additions to her entertaining collection. Cheers to more fun and memorable parties at home!
Punctuate an entertaining spread with this pretty Eden Alzata three-tiered cake stand from Roberto Cavalli. Made from luxurious fine bone china and designed with a floral pattern in pastel pink hues, it will make those desserts look even yummier. Eden Alzata 3-Tier Riser in Pink by Roberto Cavalli, £720, on www.amara.com
Store entertaining essentials in this bar cabinet, which comes in a chic vintage trunk style. It is crafted with solid hardwood and has an antique finish that will complement most interior design styles. It has a removable drawer and wine rack (which holds 12 stemware glasses), features latches with key locks on both doors, and built with magnets that keep doors closed when not in used. Ludlow Trunk Bar Cabinet, $1,599, on www.potterybarn.com
Serve soups or stews in the most luxe way possible. Following Hermes’ equestrian motif, this has an intricate and refined design that makes it a couture piece for the home. Guests will be instantly impressed with the craftsmanship of this serving dish. Cheval d’Orient Soup Tureen, $5,540, on www.hermes.com
This limited-edition (there are only five in the world!) artisanal piece will make a fabulous tablescape centerpiece that will surely be a conversation starter, what with its exquisite design and insanely expensive price tag. Handcrafted by Tiffany artisans in New York and woven from delicate strands of sterling silver, the bird’s nest houses three custom Tiffany Blue® porcelain eggs. Sterling Silver Bird’s Nest by Tiffany & Co., $10,000, available exclusively on Tiffany.com, the New York flagship store, and select Tiffany stores
Keep the drinks coming, and serve them cold with the help of this simply elegant crystal glass ice bucket. What’s so special about it? Well, it was made by the top jewellers at Hatton Garden (London’s fine jewellery quarter). And not only does it have a solid sterling silver handle with a decorative 18-carat yellow gold inlay, it also has 106 brilliant hand-cut diamonds and comes with diamond encrusted tongs. Diamond Encrusted Ice Bucket, £15,000, exclusively available at www.luxdeco.com
