Good Guest
Never show up empty handed!
That’s a general rule of thumb when going to a friend’s place for lunch or dinner. Chances are they’ve put some effort into the food and drinks so why not give them a small token of appreciation. If you haven’t already asked ‘what can I bring’ and they’ve said ‘dessert or wine’ then that’s your cue. Keep it portable, perhaps potable, and always pretty.
Rule of thumb: don’t bring cut flowers. Unless you’re an award winning rosarian, forget it. Your host will need to spend time then to find a vase, fill it with water and deal with all that wrapping which will take them away from more urgent check-list items— like making sure the quiche isn’t burning in the oven.
Photo Credit: Yvonne Tnt
Here are my top never-fail picks:
Bormioli Rocco Cassiopea Decanter
Tors Bronze Serving Bowl
Cocina Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi
L'Atelier du Vin Le Black Teflon Corkscrew
CB2 Stone Cold Marble Wine Chiller
Petrified Wood Serving Board
Eucalyptus and Woolybrush Wreath
Linked Wood Objet
Brooklyn Interiors by Kathleen Hackett
Jonathan Adler Muse Eve Porcelain Accent Bowl
Georg Jensen Manhattan Cocktail Shaker
L'Atelier du Vin Gard'vin On/Off Wine Keeper
Helms Gold Cheese Knives
Claus Porto Deco Soap
Sandira Dishcloths
French Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
Griffith Bar Tool Set
Fluted Ceramic Candles
Cutipol Goa Chopsticks
Tom Dixon Copper-Plated Cafetiere
Jax Black Leather Bar Tray
Overlap Glazed Footed Bowl
Vantaa Taper Holders
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