The Weekly Covet: Necessities for the Host or Hostess
The Weekly Covet: Necessities for the Host or Hostess
Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.
1) Quincy Composite Agate Cheese Board
Anthropologie
anthropologie.com
$68.00
"If you ask me, a good party isn't complete without an artfully designed charcuterie and cheese plate. A gorgeous agate cheese board to display fancy dairy is a hostess must."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Senior Lifestyle Editor
2) Asst. of 6 Gem Cocktail Picks, Silver/Multi
Joanna Buchanan
onekingslane.com
$70.00
"A set of jewel-studded cocktail picks not only add a celebratory touch to cocktail hour, but they're exactly the kind of indulgence that most hosts don't think to buy for themselves."—Lauren Hubbard, Contributor
3) Moroccan Tea Glasses
Zodax
worldmarket.com
$35.94
"I love Moroccan tea glasses—they have so many uses. You can use them as chic little wine glasses for cocktails or drop a tea light in them and deck your table. They're bud vases, Q-tip holders, a place for your eyeliners, coraller of pens—I could go on like this forever."—Elizabeth Angell, Digital Director
4) Makeup Towels
weezietowels.com
$40.00
"The idea of giving your overnight guests a designated towel for makeup is so smart because nothing's worse than a huge mascara stain on a clean white towel. Plus how cute is that eyelash design?"—Caroline Hallemann, Senior News Editor
5) Custom Photo Art
Minted
minted.com
$24.00
"I've been very into giving framed photos this year—how many of us have been meaning to frame our own photos for years? Send a snap of the trip you all had together or one that you know is dear to their hearts. The memento will mean much more than a standard bottle of wine."—Olivia Hosken, Style & Interiors Writer
6) Gabriel Scented Candle, 270g
Cire Trudon
mrporter.com
$105.00
"The Chanel of candles. Give your host one, sit back, and smell the gratitude."—Erik Maza, Style Features Director
7) Alpaca Basketweave Throw
Jenni Kayne
jennikayne.com
$295.00
"Winter is, unfortunately, still here, so help your host cope by gifting a cozy throw. I like this chunky alpaca one from Jenni Kayne that is the perfect combination of warmth and style"—Annie Goldsmith, Editorial Fellow
8) Ayous Wine Rack by Saito Wood
greenergrassdesign.com
$300.00
"Bring the wine, and a cute depository for your bounty, like this wine rack by the late great Isamu Saito, from the responsible design shop Greener Grass in Houston."—Erik Maza, Style Features Director
9) Tasty Place Cards
dearannabelle.com
$60.00
"When it comes to entertaining, it's all in the details. These gorgeous place cards add a cheeky, yet luxury touch to everyone's place setting letting your guest know that you went the extra mile to be hospitable. Plus you can write a little keepsake note on them to make sure the evening is extra memorable."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Senior Lifestyle Editor
10) Coral Wine Charms
Joanna Buchanan
horchow.com
$88.00
"As a 24-year-old, I’ve officially graduated from sharpie-ing names on a red solo cups to using wine charms on real glassware when I host. This coral Joanna Buchanan set is the perfect way to keep track of everyone’s drinks, while proving to guests that you’re hostess with great panache."—Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor Editorial Assistant
The 10 essentials our editors rely on to be hospitable hosts—and great guests.