With the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s essential to make sure that your serving skills are in top form. Whether it’s a beautiful platter full of appetizers, decorative decor to get your guests in the holiday spirit or simply the right tools to wine and dine, we have everything you need. Here are our November FINDS!
TABLE PIECES & PLATTERS
Serving
As stunning as it is timeless, this Vietri platter can be a tabletop accessory, serving tray or beautiful addition to your china cabinet. Keep it on display year-round, or pull it out for those special holiday occasions — the choice is yours. Find this platter for $158 at Social.
Vietri platter, $158, at Social
Pumpkin platter
This fun and festive handmade piece is multi-functional. Use it as a seasonal catch-all, or bring it out at Thanksgiving for your crudités. It will definitely bring a touch of style to any setting. Find this platter for $50 at Happi-Stores.
Pumpkin platter, $50, at Happi-Stores
Assortment of platters
No matter the occasion for which your gathering your nearest and dearest, these platters will ensure you’re serving things up in style. Starting at $87.50, find these unique pieces at Dazzle.
Platters and serving dishes, starting at $87.50, at Dazzle
Tablescape
Pumpkins aren’t just for carving! You can plant, stack and place them outside your front door, by your fireplace or on your Thanksgiving table. Custom centerpieces start at $85 at Millstone Market & Nursery.
Custom centerpiece, starting at $85, at Millstone Market & Nursery
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Vinyl placements
These placemats give your tabletop protection and are easy to wipe clean — perfect for a messy Thanksgiving feast. They’re also available in blue, brown and gray. Find them for $49 each at SB Shop.
Dwell & Good placemat, $49 each, at SB Shop
Thanksgiving reminders
These little pumpkins serve as great reminders of why we celebrate with friends and family. Place them on your fireplace or your Thanksgiving table. You can even set them on a shelf in your family room for a touch of seasonal sweetness. Find these pumpkins, starting at $21, at The Pink Nest.
Pumpkins, starting at $21, at The Pink Nest
KITCHEN NECESSITIES
Cheese knives
If you’re a big charcuterie board person, then here’s your new best friend. These stainless steel cheese knives are great for not only decoration but for serving as well. Find this set of three, along with the pouch, for $37.50 at Menage Fine Stationery & Gifts.
Set of three cheese knives, $37.50, at Menage Fine Stationery & Gifts
Tea towels
Turkey, pie and football —three Southern essentials. These adorable tea towels speak the truth and will bring a bit of humor to the kitchen this holiday season. Find these for $10 each at Babcock Gifts.
Tea towels, $10, at Babcock Gifts
For the table
If your coffee bar needs a little sprucing up, these pieces deliver in both form and function. The muted gray tones will match any space while adding neutral sophistication. Find the sugar jar for $12 and the pitcher for $20 at Merchants on Broad.
Sugar jar, $12; pitcher, $20, at Merchants on Broad
Flour sack towels
These flour sack towels are ultra-absorbent, super soft and will be your next kitchen must-have. Did we mention they’re lint-free? With so many different designs and patterns, you’ll want to collect them all. Find them for $14 each at Falling Into Place.
Flour sack towels, $14 each, at Falling Into Place
Cutting boards
These personalized cutting boards are ideal for serving up delicious cheeses and bread, and they’re also a thoughtful gift. The two-piece set arrives with a hammered metal spreader, complete with oil-rubbed knotted handle. Find it for $17 at The Mighty Olive.
Cutting boards, $17, at The Mighty Olive
ENTERTAINING PIECES
For your guests
Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or something more intimate, these are the three items you’ll need: a bottle opener to get the night going, small bowls for dipping or plating an appetizer, and a festive pack of napkins that remind loved ones to “Gather” this season. Find the bottle opener for $7, the bowls for $18 each, and the napkins for $8 at Pickering Boxwood.
Bottle openers, $15; napkins, $8; bowls, $18 each, at Pickering Boxwood
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Spreading trays
When the table needs a little sprucing, these platters, bowls and spreaders will do the trick. Find the large bowl for $25, the small bowl for $22, the platter for $53, and the knives for $12.50 each at Southern Muse.
Large bowls, $25; small bowls, $22; platter, $53; knives, $12.50 each at Southern Muse
Chamberlin platter
Handmade Studio TN is known for its handcrafted ceramics that add thoughtfulness and beauty to everyday life. This platter, as beautiful as it is practical, will shine on your Thanksgiving table no matter what’s being served. Find it for $116 at SB Shop.
Chamberlin platter, $116, at SB Shop
Cheers to the start of a stylish holiday season. Happy entertaining!
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