10 Winter Entertaining Essentials for a Cozy Snow Day

Time to bundle up — it's cold outside! Winter has arrived, and these entertaining essentials bring in some of the prettiest season elements for a cozy dinner party. Our picks include gilded candleholders, snowflake napkin rings, and snowy-white serving dishes.

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Martha Stewart Collection Winter White Serving Platter

Macy's

Wintry snowflakes set the stage for a memorable dinner. This dolomite ceramic white dish is both beautiful enough to display your homecooked meal and herald in the holiday season with cheer.

$25, macys.com

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Glistening Snow Napkins

Wayfair

A snowflake pattern with glistening decals sparkle against soft grey fabric for a beautiful accent to any winter table.

$30 for set of 4, wayfair.com

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Victorian Handle Flatware

shopterrain.com

White Victorian-inspired handles give this stainless steel flatware set a touch of nostalgia. And what's more a wintry color pairing than silver and white?

$38, shopterrain.com

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Kashmir Cheese Boards

These handcrafted ceramic boards — for charcuterie and cheese, or any wintry spread — are perfect for a quiet dinner party at home. They're glossed indigo design embellishes the dishware like frost on window panes.

$105, dbohome.com

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Martha Stewart Collection Snowflake Napkin Rings

Macy's

These glamorous napkin rings add glitz with silver, pearl and crystal berries. It looks good with any napkin color, so go for winter white or add a pop of color like holiday red.

$30 for set of 4, macys.com

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Martha Stewart Collection Winter White Stag Salad Plates

Macy's

Add just a hint of sparkle with this set of four salad plates. Winter white and gold beautifully accent the stag and snowflake design.

$29 for set of 4, macys.com

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Antler Serving Set

Pottery Barn

Natural-look antler handles in stainless steel give this serving set a classic rustic look that's perfect for the winter season.

$31, potterybarn.com

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Casserole Dish with Lid

Anthropologie

Who doesn't love digging into a big casserole hot from the oven? Crafted from stoneware and finished with a reactive glaze, this cookware is trimmed with a touch of luxe gold.

$78, anthropologie.com

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Silo Soup Mug

Courtesy of Farmhouse Pottery

Winter brings more soup, stews, and homemade chili. These artisanal ceramic mugs, wheel-thrown in Vermont, are the perfect serving vessel.

$48, farmhousepottery.com

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Martha Stewart Collection Winter White Serve Bowl

Macy's

Serve dipping sauces or appetizers in this delightful serving bowl. It features elegant golden details for some added shine at the table.

$76, macys.com

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