Maybe it’s the extra hour of sunlight we recently scored, or the ever-climbing temperatures, but we’ve got spring entertaining on the brain. To that end, H&G has unearthed some warm weather tablewares that are perfect for the first party of the season — from stemware in vernal hues to insect-inspired napkin rings and plates.
The butterfly effect
We can’t think of a better way to kick off a spring-themed soiree than with lovely butterfly-shape glazed stoneware dishes. They measure 5 3/4 by 4 inches and come four to a set, in white, verdure (green) or blue.
Cost: $24 for a set of four
West Elm Oak Brook, 2155 W. 22nd St., #300, Oak Brook.
630-368-3591
www.westelm.com
Tablescaping
Ginkgo branches star in this smoky blue and silver table runner, a Pier 1 exclusive, that makes a beautiful backdrop for any meal. The runner measures 14 inches wide by 72 inches long and is made from cotton and polyester.
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Cost: $30
Pier 1; for store locations, call 800-245-4595 or visit www.pier1.com
Ring tone
Get your guests buzzing with these Thai-made dragonfly napkin rings. A creative host might even add a few to the table centerpiece. Crafted from water buffalo horn, the rings are each 3 1/2 inches long.
Cost: $19.50 for set of four
Sur La Table, for store locations, call 800-243-0852 or visit www.surlatable.com
Flower power
This lovely salad server set — a sunflower and cosmo — from Mariposa captures some of nature’s finest handiwork in cast aluminum. Each measures 12 1/2 inches long.
Cost: $46
Tabula Tua, 1015 W. Armitage Ave. 773-525-3500 www.tabulatua.com
Cheers to you
Toast winter’s end with hand-blown margarita glasses in invigorating shades of green, orange and ice blue. We love the elegant look that the extra-long stems give these vessels.
Cost: $3.95 each
CB2, 3757 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-755-3900; 800 W. North Ave., 312-787-8329
www.cb2.com
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