The Gather & Dine Hosting Collection
The perfect hosting "starter kit" to begin your hosting journey or gift for a friend!
A foundation box of essential tabletop items that you will use over and over and over again every time you host. Valued at $300!
Inspired by our the coastline of the Carolinas--the neutral palette of items was selected so that the everyday host can pair any color or style of dishes and flatware with ease.
Our Foundations Box is filled with the foundational essentials every host needs.
The classic table-setting pieces include a stylish 6-piece set of placemats, napkins, napkin holders, candleholders, and artisan clamshell tags, and more. The essential staples for any table!
The Foundations collection is curated in a neutral palette to easily pair with any color or style of dishes and flatware. All the pieces in this box are high-quality, durable staples that will last you through many seasons of celebrations.
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A little something extra for you that we call "Lagniappe"! (a French term for a little something extra). A gift for you OR you can gift it to someone else!
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Magazine, lookbook, and recipe cards to write down and share your favorite recipes from the cookbook with others!
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6 Glass Vessels / Candleholders
Made in Spain, these recycled glass vessels are durable and thick with a beautiful watery blue hue. Get creative! Use them as candle holders, vases, or even serve a key lime pie mouse for each guest.
6 Gray 100% Cotton Cloth Napkins
High quality fabric and easy to clean, washer and dryer friendly.
6 Oblong Sea Grass Napkin Rings
These napkin rings add a bit of texture and polish to your table-setting.
6 Circular Woven Placemats
To help pull it all together, these warm grey placemats are the finishing touch for any dining set-up.
1 60” x 84” Fine Linen Tablecloth
A neutral beige shade — this classic table cloth will be the foundation for many gatherings. Washer and dryer friendly.
“The Taste of Country Cooking” Cookbook by Miss Edna Lewis
Edna Lewis’ cooking style is at the heart of hosting. She’ll teach you how to recreate these timeless Southern dishes in your own kitchen with a focus on embracing the seasons, using natural ingredients, and cultivating community.
Ornamental Oyster Shell
This handcrafted oyster ornament was created with an ocean of love from Grit & Grace to fill your home with peace, joy, love and fortitude. This can be used as a wine bottle charm, napkin ring, traditional ornament, hostess gift - the possibilities are endless!
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Your Guide to Hosting
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3 Ways to Style Your Table
Style an Elegant Dinner Table
A neutral palette and a few essentials is all you need to host with ease.
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All The Vibes
We love to go all in with colorful linens, mixed dishes, and floral arrangements.
Get Inspired Here3 Recipes for Your Recipe Box
Glazed Carrots
Carrots never tasted so good and have never been as versatile as the recipe on page 254 in your new Edna Lewis cookbook! Read how this basic recipe works for different dishes and cuisines that any guest will love!
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Spring Green Salad
Another go-to recipe from the Edna Lewis cookbook is this simple but vibrant salad that you can make in advance. Read how this recipe stays crisp even when you make it the day before!
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Sun Drop Pound Cake
The star ingredient for this cake is a beloved citrus soda called Sun Drop! (Our founder loves it!). Easy to make with any citrus soda you can find in your neck of the woods and it's a crowd pleaser for your recipe box.
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Learn about the Sunspiration
This box delivers hosting essentials in a neutral palette, which allows you to create a tabletop that includes your own style, dishes, and linens. Dive in and learn how to bring it to life.
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