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A Gift Guide for those who love to entertain…

December 7, 2013 By splendid 9 Comments

Our second gift guide is for those on your list who love to entertain. Here’s a selection of well vetted items to make party throwing easier and a lot more fun for your friends and family. Many of these are entertaining staples for me, I’ve included links to posts to show how I’ve used these products recently to give you more information.
At the bottom of the post is the full description of the gorgeous 500 ml. Prosecco Home Fragrance we will be giving away, and how you can increase your chances to win it.
Gifts for Entertaining from Splendid Market

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These Horn Spreading Knives are as useful as the are beautiful. They’ll add an elegant, rustic charm to any cheese tray. They come in a gift box, all ready to wrap. Zush, $35.00 set of 4.

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Drinkybabies are wonderful vessels from which to sip cocktails or wine or you could fill them with nuts or chocolates for a cocktail party. Handblown, each one is unique. You can get all of one color or mix them up. Here is the mix that I have, the subtle differences make a beautiful display. Glassybaby, $55.00 each.

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Ice Orb molds. I first enjoyed these giant round ice orbs at a restaurant in Japan, they used them in cocktails because they are slower to melt {and because they looked so cool}. When I returned home I found some molds and made dozens of them {over a matter of days} for a party, they looked incredible  in this cut crystal bowl. These molds are a little different from those I used, but I am sure the results will be equally impressive. Amazon, $9.99 each.

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These lovely linen monogrammed tea towels will look superb in any powder room The recipient will be touched by the personalization. Enchanted Home, $20.00 for a set of 3.

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My powder room isn’t ready to party unless I have Fico Verde soap and hand lotion on the sink. They leave your hands smelling like fresh fig leaves. Antica Farmacista, $25.00 each.

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These handsome, rustic Cork Burl Bowls can be used for soups, salads or flower arrangements. They looked gorgeous loaded with fresh vegetables, anchovy dip and rosé wine, a la Club 55 in St. Tropez, when I gave them to a friend last summer. Bitters Co., $60., $100, or $200.

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One of my favorite things to serve in the winter is raclette, melted cheese poured over potatoes and garnished with sour cherries, cornichons, grilled tomatoes and cured meats, click on Chablis to see the spread. Guests will love cooking their own dinner with this Raclette Grill. Casa, $97.00

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  1. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    December 7, 2013 at 2:32 am

    I follow on Facebook, GFC and Google+. Your gift guides are great…I love everything! My favorite is the raclette maker because everything is better with cheese!!

    Have a great weekend, Emily!!! xoxo

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  2. The enchanted home says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Love your list! Thanks so much for including my monogrammed towels! I do agree anything monogrammed always makes a perfect gift.
    Love the knives too and any kind of yummy smelling toiletries are always appreciated. Happy Holidays Emily!

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  3. Karena Albert says

    December 7, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Oh I love the horn spreaders! Great suggestions!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  4. Leslie says

    December 7, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    Wonderful list Emily! I like those Drinkybabies and need to buy some for the holidays. Have a nice weekend and stay warm!

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  5. Teresa Hatfield says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Wow! Who could choose!! SO many beautiful gifts! I love the ham spreaders!! Teresa
    xoxo

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  6. Teresa Hatfield says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I already follow you on everything! Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter!
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  7. I Dream Of says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Emily, I'm going to add those drinkybabbys to my own list – I don't have any and I think that needs to be remedied! Please tell Santa! Hope to see you at Red Ticking on Thursday. XO

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  8. Splendid Market says

    December 11, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Thank you Sandy, and I concur!!
    Love having the towels in the mix Tina, they make such a difference in the powder room.
    Thank you Karena, they are beautiful.
    Love that all the PNW's choose the drinkybabies, I love that tumbler shape in the hand, so pretty and unique, Leslie and Jeanne.
    Thank you Teresa, I love the spreaders too, going to order a few now!
    Thanks for your comments, Kitchen gifts coming up!

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  9. Mont Blanc Salt Spreaders says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Looking gorgeous and luxurious!

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