I know I’m not alone in admitting that I’m out of practice at hosting parties.
French designer Sarah Espeute of Oeuvres Sensibles (“sensitive works”) makes hand-embroidered tablecloths that evoke various table settings.
On the higher end of the pricing spectrum, as each linen and cotton piece is created by hand, there are sizes from the Chemin de Campagne, a table runner size, for €386, to the Déjeuner d’Été shown starting at €978.
An elegant offering, the Georg Jensen Sky Cocktail Sticks Set comes in the classic Georg Jensen polished stainless steel finish; $110 at MARCH.
Gohar World is a new tableware company founded by sisters Laila Gohar, a chef, and Nadia Gohar, a painter. Their collection of surrealist tableware goods includes Italian-made food candles.
At Artilleriet in Sweden, hand-embroidered placemats and napkins are a reminder of favorite travel destinations and are presented in a font that evokes a classic Parisian cafe.
Atelier Solarshop in Antwerp, Belgium sources a small, but rarefied collection of vintage homeware. While only one set of 6 is available, they also offer a Set of 5.
Designed by Pierre Sindre for Orsjo Belysning, the Visir Table Lamp in Rough Brass is a dimmable, battery-operated lamp that looks as elegant on a dinner table as it does in the garden.
The Alessi Socrates Corkscrew, designed by Jasper Morrison has changed my wine opening game significantly.
French Syrups from Labour & Wait are made from organic, natural ingredients. For elevating cocktails, desserts and more.