The Expert Hostess 

Gold Glass Votive Candle Holders

These beautiful mercury candle holders look beautiful interspersed between dishes and decor on a Thanksgiving table. The sophisticated look of these candles make them beautiful if candles are glowing in them or not.

Wine Glasses Goblets 12 oz

Any beverage looks amazing in these gorgeous glasses, which we think makes them perfect for Holidays, Special occasions, elegant dinners and events.

Plastic Portion Cups with Lids 5.5 oz

These plastic cups are a great way to package fruit, granola or treats for on-the-go events, lunches, or as favors for guests by adding a little ribbon or other small decor items to the cup.

Disposable Dessert Cups

Completing a party theme is fun and easy with these disposable dessert cups. These cups make a great base for a frozen yogurt bar, a dessert cup for brownies with ice cream and a fun place to collect goodies for a movie night.

Lavender Lilac Table Runner

We love adding a little lavender to a spring celebration like our Mother's Day Theme and this table runner adds the perfect amount of purple with spring lilac flowers delicately cut-out along the trim of the runner.

Plastic Tablecloth Roll

The table is a great way to start adding color and for a more relaxed party and a quick clean up plan, we love these table cloth rolls. With 108 feet on each roll, there will be plenty of tablecloth to cover many tables for many gatherings.

Curtain Lights with Remote

Light up that party with this curtain size wall of lights! We love that it has a USB connection to light up any celebration even without a plug. Lights will dance to the beat of the music or flash in 8 different modes. Including remote, auto timer and they are waterproof, they are perfect for any party!

9" Metal Springform Baking Pan

Cheesecakes come in many different flavors but one thing necessary to make a good cheesecake is a great springform pan. This sturdy pan is fantastic at containing the batter without leaks. The non-stick surface is PTFE free.

Mega Mini Cupcake Muffin Pan

The perfect bite sized sweet morsels come from the perfect mini cupcake pan and this large pan creates 48 sweet bites on one batch. While large, it fits into a standard oven and is non-stick for easy cupcake/muffin removal and cleaning.

Heart Shaped Waffle Maker

Verdict: kids will not eat regular waffles after eating waffles made with this waffle maker. The waffles are thinner than usual belgium waffle makers and quite delicious! Non-stick surface is PTFE, PFOA, lead, cadmium and nickel free.

Personalized Cutting Board

Perfect for a gift, this personalized wood cutting board is available in multiple forms of wood.

Blazer Food Torch

This kitchen butane torch allows you to put the finishing touches on gorgeous desserts. Easy to use, this powerful torch quickly heats for any culinary or craft project.

Silicone Spatula Set

We found it is vital to have both flexible and more rigid spatulas for different types of cooking. These spatulas are perfect for more rigid scraping, mixing and scooping while being heat resistant to 600 degrees.

Stand Mixer

Have the ability to move around the kitchen while this mixer does the heavy lifting (or rather mixing). We have included two models. The Artisan is great for smaller families and single batches.

Ice Cream Maker

Delicious homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt or fruity sorbet are fun to make with this ice cream maker. Let your creativity soar with this easy to use machine.

Mid-length Butcher Apron

This basic, mid-thigh apron is easy to clean. Its poly/cotton blend is softer and has less wrinkles than cotton aprons. It has a very professional look and feel.

Chocolate Fondue Fountain

What is a party without chocolate? This chocolate fountain adds a fun retro look to the serving table while allowing guests to add their own desired chocolate covering to fruits, cakes, cookies, etc.

Rich Colored, Heat Resistant Outdoor Tablecloths

These tablecloths are spill-proof, they come in 10 rich colors and 5 common table sizes, and they are great for indoor or outdoor parties that need a touch of elegance.

White Porcelain Dinner Plates

A basic white plate fits into any theme, which is why we love them. These plates and bowls have a little curve to them, which not only adds interest, it helps keep in sauces and gravies. The plates also come in lovely colors for variety.

Large White Serving Bowls

These clean design, white bowls bring a modern elegance to a special dinner party. We love these for side dishes including green salads, fruit salads and hot dishes.

Glass Apothecary Jar Sets

Apothecary jars can be beautiful as a decor piece and versatile as a transparent jar for goodies. This glass container set has solid and unique shapes that compliment each other.

Synthetic Grass Table Runner

Spruce up your game table or spring fling with this synthetic grass table runner. This table runner gives the illusion of outdoor living as well as the turf in the big game.

Paper Lanterns Red & White

Add a little color to your next picnic or party with these colorful paper lanterns. We love taking color to the sky and by adding a little LED light to these lanterns, the night will continue to sparkle.

Artificial Roses

These beautiful artificial roses come in EVERY color making them perfect for many different themes. They are made of a thin foam so they look real but will last for years to come. They are about 3" wide, include greenery and have 8" long stems.

Round Tart Pan with Removable Bottom 9.5"

Carbon Steel is the secret to an even heat that creates the perfectly cooked, fancy desserts like pies and tarts, quiche, and sweet bread. This pan is non-stick with a hard silicone coating which does not contain Teflon, PTFE & PFOA.

Chocolate & Cheese Fondue Pot

A fondue pot should heat evenly and be non-stick (nobody likes a burned glob of cheese on the bottom of the pot). This pot accomplishes both feats. The fondue bowl has a capacity of 2+ quarts which is perfect for a party. Helpful hint: keep chocolate at low tempurature.

Bakers Dusting Wand

A delicate touch requires a delicate tool. This dusting wand evenly distributes powdered sugar, flour, cocoa or spices. Made of stainless steel, this tool will hold up to any job.

Herb Mincer Scissors

Having a set of measuring spoons with both metric and U.S. measurement engraved markings is vital when using international recipes. This stainless steel measuring set has a rectangular design to fit into most spice jars.

Measuring Cups and Spoons Set

With 6 cup sizes and 6 spoon sizes, measuring is easy with this measuring set. This measuring set nests together and has loop holes to keep them together in the drawer.

Sharp Kitchen Cleaver

The reviews on this knife confirm it is easy to cut any meat and even bone with this incredible knife. Confession: This knife has not seen a cut of meat in our households but it is incredible cutting Creamy Caramels! Find the recipe at https://www.theexperthostess.com/caramels

Food Processor

Have the ability to move around the kitchen while this mixer does the heavy lifting (or rather mixing). We have included two models: We recommend the professional for large families or people who like to double batches or make bread. The Artisan is great for smaller families and single batches.

Drink Blender/Mixer

We love having this handy Nutribullet blender. It can help puree soups, make hummus, sauces and smoothies.

3-Station Slow Cooker

Cooking and keeping dishes warm at parties is easy with this 3-pot slow cooker. We love that the lids rest just above the pot for easy storage while serving and the beautiful copper finish.

Swirl Pattern Heavy Duty Tablecloth

Nothing saves Thanksgiving more than a tablecloth that doesn’t rappels water and stains. Whether plain or patterned, these tablecloths save the day.

White 10 oz Porcelain Bowls

These pretty dessert bowls are classic and fit into any decor, which is why we love them.

Coconut Cup with Flowers

These coconut cups have a rich earthy color that allows the color of its flowers to pop. Although they cannot be used as food/drink cups, they make a great place to hold candy or for a candle to rest.

Glass Drink Dispenser on Stand

Serve your favorite beverage by creating a stunning visual display with this beautiful glass dispenser. We tend to use 2 of these at most events to give guests multiple drink choices.

Silver Mini Lanterns

We love little twinkle lights to create the right ambience and these little lanterns give the flicker any party would appreciate. We love adding these to a centerpiece or hanging from trees with a little ribbon and piece of greenery tied to the top ring.

Eucalyptus Garland

When decorating for the majority of our events, we almost always bring our eucalyptus garland. These look great framed around pictures, on a table with a lantern, draped over an archway entrance or even with added flowers.

Heavy Duty Mixing Bowl Set

A staple in every kitchen is a good set of mixing bowls. This stainless steel set is a little more expensive than others but they take a beating while not staining or absorbing odors. The bowls are beautiful, thick and heavy duty.

Mini Loaf 8-Cavity Pan

Individual sized loafs of bread, cakes, brownies, meatloafs, brownies and so much more are easily made with this non-stick Wilton pan.

Cupcake and Muffin Pan

Best thing about this pan: it is coated with a silicone coating which is PTFE, PFOA and BPA free so muffins and cupcakes come out clean without paper liners.

Citrus Press Juicer

We love that the metal bowls on this manual juicer extract so much juice from lemons, limes and oranges while leaving the seeds behind.

Grater For Lemons/Cheese

Once upon a time we minced herbs with a knife but things only got a whole lot better when we started using these herb mincer scissors. Basil, sage, rosemary and so many more herbs are quickly chopped down to the perfect size to use in any dish.

Vegetable Chopper and Spiralizer

The longest part of making dinner is the preparation of the ingredients. While cutting/chopping/spiralizing vegetables took what seemed like forever, with this handy kitchen gadget, it takes little time to have prep for cooking.

Soho Tea Towels

These lightweight tea towels are not super absorbent but work well with covering proofing bread, providing color contrast under plates, or as a wrap for baked goods given as a gift.

Cast Iron Dual Handle Pan

This heavy duty pan is excellent for searing and cooking meat and vegetables, but we also love baking rolls and brownies in them for a lovely crust. It transfers effortlessly from stovetop to oven. This heavy duty pan can do it all.

Antibacterial Cutting Board

This antibacterial cutting board has color options in green, red, and orange that don't stain as easily as white cutting boards. The non-slip grips keep it in place while cutting.

Countertop Ice Maker

Make sure you have plenty of ice for a party by making your own. This ice maker makes 28 pounds of ice a day.