The Expert Hostess 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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