REAL ESTATE & YOUR HOME
HOME ENTERTAINING MEMORABLE BY DESIGN By Melanie Carden
ouches of elegance elevate the tone and aesthetic of entertaining in your home. Memorable gatherings need not require endless details and accouterment. Instead, select one or two conversation-provoking pieces, and curate an experience from there. From an intoxicating background scent to breathtaking barware—these coveted selections are the perfect foundation for merrymaking at its finest. END OF DAY PERFECTION CHART A CHARCUTERIE BACKGROUND NOTES COURSE Rhode Island-based Tracy Glover Studio Selecting a light, intoxicating background offers a mesmerizing spin on end-of-day glasses. Hand-blown from the studio’s glass scraps each day, these bright beauties are as versatile as they are gorgeous. Info: tracygloverstudio.com.
Coastal tones of blue and white translate with ease into a variety of home entertaining scenarios. The limitededition Navy & White Charcuterie Board Bundle from Cailini Coastal is made from sustainably sourced reclaimed wood board. Info: cailinicoastal.com.
scent for a soiree is as important as the lighting or cocktails. LAFCO New York’s reed diffusers and candles are sublime. Likewise, their Sea & Dune or Champagne scent are perfect choices. Info: lafco.com.
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Plan a simple, elegant table for your next wine dinner. A mouth-blown serving set for water and wine, LSA’s Wine & Water Carafe Set pairs complementary shapes with angled rims for ease of pouring. Info: lsa-international.com.
Invest in the elegance of high-end forever flowers. A classic bouquet—always on-hand—can transform entryways and tablespaces alike. Baskits Marilyn arrangement offers an enchanting pop of color. Info: baskits.com.
If Italian design is your passion, add Poltrona Frau’s Isidoro Mobile Bar to your layout. The stunning wheeled design—which opens like a book—is the artistic effort of Jean-Marie Massaud. Info: poltronafrau.com.
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