Don’t you dare pull out plastic cutlery

Thanksgiving Hosting Must-Haves

• Will Last Decades: Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Gravy Boat, $38
• Real Tablecloths Only: Yzjzeds Tassel Linen Tablecloth, $20 (orig. $25)
• $10 Festive Touches: Junebrushs Thanksgiving Wine Glass Charms, 24-Pack, $10
• Set the Ambiance: Nuptio Candlestick Holders, Set of 6, $27
• Nobody Leaves Empty Handed: World Bazaar Thanksgiving Leftover Containers, 24-Pack, $14

I know it’s tempting to grab disposable hosting essentials — paper plates, aluminum serving dishes, plastic cups and cutlery — but save that for kids’ birthday parties or a Tuesday when you don’t feel like doing dishes. 

If you plan on hosting friends and family over the holidays, a few key pieces can help set the mood — and make your home the enviable invite of the season. Lucky for me, my mom is a hosting pro — and she taught me how beautiful (yet affordable!) décor pieces can truly transform a party. From ambiance-setting candles to stain-resistant tablecloths, we found the essentials that you’ll pull out year after year. Even better? Prices start at just $10.

Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Gravy Boat

$38 at Amazon

According to my mom, nice dishes are worth the investment because they can last far longer than a discount set. I scored a Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Gravy Boat at a thrift store a couple of years ago and it’s one of my favorite pieces. The easy-pour spout doesn’t drip down the side of the dish and the color options are to die for. I love the evenly-balanced shape and that it holds plenty of gravy for a table full of guests.

Yzjzeds Tassel Linen Tablecloth

$25 $20 at Amazon

The only time you should be unfolding a paper table cloth is for a table full of crayon-clutching kids. Opt for a tablecloth with some weight to it so it’s more likely to not wrinkle and washes nicely after each use. My favorite thing about this option is that it’s resistant to water stains. Condensation won’t result in rings or droplet marks after it’s dried. It comes in beautiful colors and several size options for your specific table. Plus, the tassels on the end add a beautiful decorative touch. 

Junebrushs Thanksgiving Wine Glass Charms, 24-Pack

$10 at Amazon

For  just $10, these little decorative charms make your drink a little more festive — and keep your party on-theme. This set has 24 Thanksgiving- and fall-themed charms that help your guests keep track of which glass is theirs. 

I keep my holiday and non-themed charms in separate plastic bags for storage. If you’re an avid hostess like me, you’ll get plenty of use out of all of them.

Nuptio Candlestick Holders, Set of 6 

$27 at Amazon

Leave your scented candles in a drawer — the fragrant Thanksgiving dinner is all you need to fill your guests’ nostrils. Add a few green, orange, white, or even red tapered candlesticks to these stunning vintage-looking holders for a tasteful addition to your tablescape. This set comes with six that you can strategically place along the table or in dark corners of your home for extra ambiance. It’s a No. 1 best-seller on Amazon, and one shopper said they’re not “cheap and brassy looking” and that they don’t “lean” at all. 

There’s nothing more rewarding than a successful holiday dinner executed perfectly with the impressed guests to prove it. Make sure you grab some of these hosting essentials if you’re planning a Thanksgiving get-together this year, and find even more options below from $10. 

PurpleEssences Cotton Dinner Napkins, Set of 12

$26 at Amazon

Aptwow Gold Napkin Rings, Set of 12

$13 $10 at Amazon

Kassel Ceramic Serving Platter, Set of 3

$43 at Amazon

JoyJolt Lancia Wine Decanter

$26 at Amazon

Osgevei Antique Charger Plates, Set of 12

$43 at Amazon

WorldBazaar Thanksgiving Leftover Containers, 24-Pack

$14 at Amazon

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