Cheery summer tableware from Elizabeth Lake.
Photo: Kirsten Francis
These Creative Hostess Gifts Are Sure to Earn You a Return Invitation
From a fashion-forward new home fragrance collection to artisan glassware, these thoughtful tokens will let your hosts know how much you appreciate their hospitality
Summerill & Bishop and Casarialto collaborated on the Iris and Lotus candle holders. Photo: Courtesy of Summerill & Bishop
1. Casarialto x Summerill & Bishop Candle Holders
Casarialto, a purveyor of stunning Italian glassware, teamed up with Summerill & Bishop, the London-based maker of luxury linen tablecloths, for a pair of sculptural candle holders perfect for summer. The blown-glass works come in two styles—lithe Iris, available in pink or gold, or the spritely Lotus.
Laos towel from Yves Delorme. Photo: Courtesy of Yves Delorme
Iosis Louisiane small tote from Yves Delorme. Photo: Courtesy of Yves Delorme
2. Yves Delorme
Known for its sumptuous linens and bath towels, Yves Delorme also stocks a fanciful selection of beach-ready accessories. The tropical Laos towel is perfect for any oceanfront estate; plus, proceeds go to benefit Oceanic Global, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving ocean health. Pair it with one of the brand’s new tapestry pouches, like the Iosis Louisiane small tote, stocked with a thoughtful mix of travel-size sundries.
Antique French Alsace pitcher from Tori Jones Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Tori Jones Studio
3. Antique pitcher from Tori Jones
A treasured East Coast hideaway, Block Island is celebrated for its charming architecture, restaurants, and shops. Tori Jones, a veteran of multiple design magazines, owns a namesake studio, open throughout the summer season, that’s stocked with vintage, antique, and one-of-a-kind furnishings, artworks, and decorative goods. With its earthy palette of blues, grays, and ochres, this circa-1820s jaspé pitcher from Alsace, France, makes a beautiful vessel for wildflowers or an eye-catching centerpiece.
Photo: Courtesy of Alexander McQueen
4. Alexander McQueen Candle Collection
Already a pioneer in avant-garde fashion and accessories, Alexander McQueen is now entering the home fragrance category with a series of sculptural candles available in three distinct aromas—Ghost Flower, a mix of peony and freesia with notes of patchouli; Pagan Rose, that blends wild rose and peat; and Savage Bloom, a combination of tuberose and exotic oud.
Photo: Courtesy of Dear Annabelle
5. Dear Annabelle
Who doesn’t love a party? Earn yourself an open invitation with a few bottles of refreshing summer wines paired with these chic Bottoms Up place cards and Art Deco Daisy Place card holders from Dear Annabelle’s array of cheeky stationery.
Porto placemat and Tulip napkin in marigold from Elizabeth Lake. Photo: Courtesy of Elizabeth Lake
6. Elizabeth Lake
Elizabeth Lake stocks a variety of summery table linens, embroidered napkins, and now, a collection of sculptural pieces by London ceramicist Malory Tate. The brand’s dainty Porto placemats, made from Belgian linen, in bright marigold and matching Italian linen Tulip dinner napkins, with hand-stitched embellishments, will brighten any country table.
Vatsu sprays from Sara Bengur. Photo: Courtesy of Sara Bengur
7. Vatsu Room Spray by Sara Bengur
Interior designer Sara Bengur is certified in the ancient Indian art of vastu, which uses architecture and design to bring harmony to the home. Now, she’s created these five healing sprays alongside Subhakshi alchemist Lucia Gill that channel their essence in Sanskrit to attract peace of mind, spiritual growth, increase vitality, conjure grounding energy, or remove obstacles.
Cheyenne navy throw by Frances Valentine for Annie Selke. Photo: Courtesy of Annie Selke
Kris applique blue decorative pillow by Frances Valentine for Annie Selke. Photo: Courtesy of Annie Selke
8. Frances Valentine for Annie Selke
Fashion label Frances Valentine and home goods purveyor Annie Selke, two brands beloved for their use of color and pattern, have teamed up for a bright collection of cheerful accents perfect for adding a little zing to a neutral guest room.
Round bamboo placemat in coral from Kim Seybert. Photo: Courtesy of Kim Seybert
9. Kim Seybert
Coral-colored objets are always a sure-fire hit at summer homes. Tableware designer Kim Seybert created these colorful placemats that are made using a tight mosaic of bamboo beads. Dyed and strung by hand, they have an artisan spirit that gives added to dimension to any summer table.
Thorpe barware and entertaining collection from Ralph Lauren Home. Photo: Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Home
10. Ralph Lauren Home
No matter if your host plans to serve freshly squeezed lemonade or zesty mojitos, Ralph Lauren’s new Thorpe collection of barware and entertaining essentials elevates any cocktail hour. The stainless steel cocktail shaker, pitcher, tray, centerpiece bowl, napkin rings, and serving spoons have ribbed details and a polished finish.
Photo: Courtesy of Loretta Caponi
11. Loretta Caponi
Farm-fresh flowers eventually fade, but a bright bouquet of these delicately embroidered Italian linens will last for generations. Loretta Caponi’s napkins and placemats come in more varieties than an English garden and each examples is hand-sewn in Tuscany.
Wölffer Estate Summer in a Bottle 2022 rose in a limited-edition Zimmermann gift set. Photo: Courtesy of Wölffer Estate
12. Wölffer Estate x Zimmermann
Just the very suggestion that Wölffer Estate’s beloved Summer in a Bottle rosé may run out has been known to cause panic throughout Long Island. Now, the delectable quaff is coming dressed in its Hamptons best with an exuberant new label design created in conjunction with one of the East End’s favorite fashion labels, Zimmermann.
Cover: Cheery summer tableware from Elizabeth Lake.
Photo: Kirsten Francis
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