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May 16, 2019

15 Colorful Pieces That Do the Entertaining Work for You

By Gina Marinelli
Photo: Courtesy of Kate Spade

No two hosting situations are created equal. Maybe you’re the friend who invites people over for gossip and nibbling on a makeshift cheese board. Or perhaps you’re having your S.O.’s parents over for the first time and cooking a four-course vegan meal from scratch. No matter who’s showing up, having some impressive, go-to serving and décor items can create the illusion of advanced entertaining skills, without any added effort. Proper silverware, pretty bowls and dishes, and a few practical serving items that also enhance your aesthetic are staples that will help curb prep-and-presentation stress every time. Ahead, we chose a few such pieces from the Kate Spade New York dining collection with Lenox, known for its mix of colors, patterns, and quality materials that you’ll return to for endless parties to come.

There’s nothing wrong with setting out mismatching plates, but this set feels intentional and coordinated — which can make all the difference.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Blue 4-Piece Place Setting
$70 at kate spade New York

Advance your martini-making skills to the next level.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ 5-piece Bar Tool Set
$100 AT KATE SPADE New York

A coordinating shaker — topped with an on-trend pop of color — is perfect for impressing the shaken-not-stirred crowd.

Kate Spade New York Nolita Cocktail Shaker
$50 at kate spade new york

Fair warning: If you send your guests home with leftovers in these, you may not get them back.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Rectangular Glass Storage Set
$25 at kate spade New York

These bottle stoppers are the kind of small accoutrement that signify you’ve evolved from serving drinks in red plastic cups.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Cool Bottle Stopper Set
$40 at Kate spade New York

A fresh and playful pattern that will excite your guests as much as the hors d’oeuvres they’ll place on these.

Kate Spade New York Everyday Dinnerware Tidbits Plate Set
$40 at kate spade new york

When your guests inevitably end up hanging out in the kitchen, this canister will look nice on the counter. Or, place reusable straws for drinks in it.

Kate Spade New York Everyday Kitchen Large Canister
$75 at kate spade New York

For pouring tea while spilling tea.

Kate Spade New York Lilac Kettle
$50 at kate spade New York

Display a photo of your favorite humans in this colorful frame; then let it work its conversation-starting magic.

Kate Spade New York Spade Street Frame
$50 at kate spade new york

An elegant vessel for a simple but essential element of any gathering.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Ice Bucket & Tongs
$100 at kate spade New York

A sweet, two-piece update to the bottle opener you once kept on your keychain.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Bar Tool Set
$50 at kate spade New York

A cookie jar as sophisticated and stylish as your hosting vibe.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Cookie Jar
$75 at kate spade new york

Use this statement dish to round up stray knickknacks, change, and keys before guests arrive.

Kate Spade New York Spade Street™ Blush Jewelry Dish
$50 at kate spade new york

If you like alternating color schemes when you entertain, this gold-detailed set will elevate any sit-down dinner and go with tons of different palettes.

Kate Spade New York Arch Street™ Dinnerware
$36 to $41 at kate spade new york

A bold and modern serving plate to show off your prized dish, right from the oven.

Kate Spade New York Nolita™ Platter
$75 at kate spade new york

All images courtesy of Kate Spade New York.

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