Guest Picks: Gracious Serveware for the Holidays and Every Day

Tell your guests to eat up and enjoy with these charming napkins. They're simple, chic and not over the top.

I love that this little guy has a bark-like edge, which makes entertaining on silver a little more casual.

I am in love with this lazy Susan. It's worn olive wood surface looks like it has already been on the table of generations of families. I use turntables for more than just making food accessible. They make a great corral for a centerpiece and always look pretty styled with a pitcher of flowers and your salt and pepper mill.

Cute sayings make these chic silver coasters so fun. Their reasonable price makes them even more fun.

This platter has great colors that are both warm and cool, metallic and matte. It's a great all-around pick for early autumn and the holidays.

I can't think of anything more darling that gold picks for festive snacking. Olives, cheeses, fruits and truffles don't stand a chance.

Cute creamers are the icing on the cake. You can impress guests right to the last sip with this cute ceramic hand-painted creamer.

I have no clue what a "Moscow Mule" is, but this Moscow Mule mug would look awesome with some hot chocolate inside and marshmallows brimming at the top.

Don't keep living life with awkwardly cut baguettes. This baguette slicing board is as pretty as it is practical. Stack fruit on it for an elongated centerpiece when not using it for slicing into your favorite bakery goods.

This decanter has so much character. I think it would make an excellent gift for the hard-to-buy-for entertainer on your list. It would also be so pretty as a decorative piece or vase.

I think everyone needs a little sparkle and shine for the holidays. Mercury glass–handled servers add a bit of shine to any dinner all year-round.

This pretty feathery platter is clean white when filled with food but has a sweet little surprise at the bottom. Hand-painted feathers are modern and fun and will be a welcome departure from traditional holiday serveware.

Serve up a cold beer in holiday style. This stag bottle opener will leave a smile on your face all winter long.

Mix and match this understated floral dinnerware with rustic, natural accessories for a chic woodland holiday. Birch, evergreen springs, holly and pinecones would fit the bill.

A double-walled bowl to keep foods warm or cold is essential for holiday entertaining. I would fill it with a heat pack for warm appetizers and with ice for shrimp cocktail (or any other cold snacks — shrimp is just my favorite).

Little bites look plentiful when in a little container. Fill this three-section dish with nuts, dried fruits or any other small nibbles to stave off hunger until the big meal is served.

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