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1. A 16-piece set of white porcelain dinnerware to replace your hodgepodge of plates, bowls, and cups with something more cohesive. You can set a minimalist table with just these and some simple flatware and glassware, or dress it up with fun, colorful textiles and serverware. Pro tip: White plates are the perfect backdrop for 'gramming food pics.
2. Or a more colorful 16-piece dinnerware set if you want something with a little red hot pizzazz. There are many colors available, but the red is especially gorgeous.
3. A 49-piece gold flatware set to replace your current setup of mismatched forks and knives. This set includes enough utensils for eight people, is dishwasher-safe, and will add a big dose of glam to your tablescape.
4. A set of cylindrical champagne flutes so you can drink your bubbly in style. These have a very modern shape that goes with nearly any style of place setting.
5. A set of four wineglasses made in the Czech Republic (the Czech are known for their glasswork!) to seriously impress your wine enthusiast dinner guests. There are two sets available — one for white wine and one for red. Good design is the details, people!
6. Or a splurge-worthy set of colored wineglasses that are well worth the investment. Not only are these absolutely stunning, but the glass is handblown and feels great in your hand. If your table is a sea of neutral tones, use these to create a colorful focal point.
Promising review: "I had heard about these and was happy to see them at Anthro. Beautiful. Yes, they are pricey, but they are stunning and unique. Can’t wait to entertain with them." —Jenniferinsd1
Get the set of six from Anthropologie for $185 (available in the vibrant style shown above and also a pastel style).
7. An electric wine bottle opener so you don't have to struggle to open a bottle. You can open 40 bottles on a single charge, which will come in handy during all those spring and summer al fresco dinner parties you plan on hosting.
8. A wine decanter that doubles as a work of art — it's so beautiful! Wine needs time to breathe after it's been hanging out in an airtight bottle for years, and a decanter is used to help aerate wine. This one's flat-bottomed design makes for maximum aeration, which means your merlots, cabernets, and pinot noirs will be ready to drink in no time.
Promising review: "I love this decanter! Firstly, it was packaged safely in molded styrofoam, so it arrived intact and on time. Secondly, the decanter has become a focal point of our hosted dinners. It is pretty to look at and does its job in letting the wine breath. Amazon will suggest other items such as a decanter drying rack or cleaning brush, but they are not needed. It's easily cleaned with soap and water, and I use a regular bottle brush to swish away any spots needing attention. It's easily dried in the dish rack (because of the shape, you will have to rotate once to ensure all of the water is out of the bottom). Great buy, and will consider for future gifts!" —KG
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
9. However, a red wine stain remover if someone (including, ahem, yourself) does make an oopsie and spills red wine all over your tablecloth.
10. A felt letterboard to customize a welcome message to your guests or display what's on the menu for one of your epic dinner parties.
11. A cocktail shaker set if you're a drinks enthusiast and want to provide custom concoctions for all your guests. And if for whatever reason you need a little inspiration, this set comes with 20 cards of the most popular cocktail recipes.
12. A countertop ice maker so you never have to drop everything to make a run to the corner store for bags of ice. This tiny but mighty machine makes nine ice cubes in six to eight minutes and comes with a handy basket and scoop for easy fetching.
13. A mini bar cart if you want a well stocked bar but are short on space. It has a rack under the top for storing six wine glasses and five wine bottles, and is also on casters for easy moving.
14. A jar of edible cocktail glitter to instantly add sparkle power to any drink you make. There's a bunch of colors to choose from, and the tiniest bit goes a long way.
Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink.
Promising review: "Love this product, it's great for adding shimmer to anything liquid! A tiny bit goes a long way, for one cocktail I just dip a fork (don't even scoop anything) and mix it in and get a great shimmer." —Spring
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 18 colors).
15. A charcuterie board set for keeping guests occupied while you finish up cooking. We've all been there, you give yourself ample time to finish a recipe, but the meal still isn't ready by the time your dinner guests arrive. Have them wait it out while noshing on delicious cheese and crackers.
16. A Wi-Fi sign so your guests can join your network just by scanning the QR code, instead of pestering you about what the random network name and password is. I'd place this in your entry or near the dining table or, ahem, even the bathroom so that guests can instantly log on without needing your assistance.
17. A linen tablecloth that looks way more expensive than it is. The neutral tones mean it'll go with nearly any style of decor, but especially the popular farmhouse style.
18. A set of two handpainted oyster salt and pepper dishes so your special salt and pepper can take center stage on your table. The spoons are included!
19. Some washable round placemats that'll take up less space on your table than traditional horizontally shaped ones. And no worries if they get covered in foodstuff, just give 'em a quick rinse in the sink and then toss them in the wash.
20. And set of cloth napkins to elevate your at-home dining experience. These look so much nicer and are so much more environmentally friendly than single-use paper towels!
21. A linen crossback apron for when your guests arrive early and you're still cooking. Instead of having your fancy hosting outfit covered in foodstuff, put this on to catch all the splatters and spills. There's even pockets!
22. A handmade ribbed candle if you want something with a little more pizzazz than your normal taper candles. The colors available are gorgeous and so trendy, and reviewers remark that they look even more beautiful in person.
23. A rechargeable electric lighter so you can light all your candles with minimal effort, no box of single-use matches required. This lighter can be used 500 times on a single charge and can be charged 500 times before it needs to be replaced, so basically a lifetime.
Heather Braga, a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, loves this. Here's what she has to say: "I'm obsessed with candles, so it was a no-brainer for my husband to gift me this surprisingly super-fun gadget for Christmas. It's really simple to use and charge, and it really works! If you're someone who gets a thrill from RAW POWER this is sort of the product for you. No, it's not a super-intense gadget, relax, pyromaniacs, but it does buzz and produce a burst of electricity that I personally find exciting. AND I'll never have to buy another lighter again! Stop burning your fingers on matches and pick up one of these bad boys."
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in nine colors).
24. A salt and pepper grinder set to keep on your table, because we all know that one guest who still needs to add to your perfectly seasoned dishes.
25. A rustic wooden stand that'll hold your cookbook so you'll be able to follow along with any recipe hands-free. It keeps your kitchen countertops tidy, so if guests are lingering in your kitchen they can check out your recipes without needing to sift through a pile of printouts or cookbooks.
26. And a cube of Table Topics if you love to host but want some help with conversation starters. There are 135 questions that range from super light to sorta serious, so there will be plenty to talk about.
Your friends when they get the hottest ticket in town, aka an invite to your next dinner party:
