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Baton Rouge gift guide: For the friend who loves to entertain

You can tell by the twinkling Christmas lights strung over warm homes, local shops blaring Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” and countless party invites on Facebook—the holiday season is in full swing. This is the month for food, family and gathering around a table to share stories and memories over a candle-lit dinner. Make your holiday party one to remember by setting your table with these home goods from local businesses. 

Or, seek out these items as a gift for the person in your life who loves to entertain around the kitchen table.


In order from left to right 

  1. “Spanish Town” Nouvelle candle, $28. From Time Warp 
  2. Geometric slate coasters, $30. From 3Tails Wine & Cheese
  3. Gilded medium platter, $40. From Pollumination
  4. Anchor cocktail picks, $16. From Time Warp
  5. Gilded bud vase, $15. From Pollumination
  6. Freeman Handcrafted cheese board, $55. From 3Tails Wine & Cheese
  7. Gold plated knife set, $50. From 3Tails Wine & Cheese
  8. Tea mug, $23. From Pollumination

In order from left to right 

  1. Grey terrazzo coasters, set of 4 for $42. From Amelie at The Foyer 
  2. Streamline matte gold bottle opener, $12. From Studio C at The Foyer
  3. Roux Kitchen oyster towel, $13. From LD Linens and Decor
  4. Amber quartz crystal bowls, $115 and $88. From Gourmet Girls
  5. Wood and gunmetal cheese knife, $14. From Studio C at The Foyer
  6. Glisten white marble cutting board, $48. From Culotta & Waechter at The Foyer

In order from left to right

  1. Black mod charcuterie board, $114. From Texture
  2. Gold cheese server, $8. From Texture
  3. Round quartz coasters, set of 4 for $43. From LD Linens and Decor
  4. Wooden salad servers with marble handle, $65. From Gourmet Girls
  5. Caviar serving dish in resin with oyster shell inlay, $265, and resin spoon, $14. From Gourmet Girls

OTHER IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY TABLE SHOPPING


For stand-out antique pieces: The Pink Elephant Antiques 

 

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For holiday essentials: The Royal Standard

 

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For non-toxic candles: Sacred Space Candles

 

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For thrifted gems: Thrift Score

 

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Cynthea Corfah
Cynthea Corfah is a multimedia journalist, community builder and passionate eczema advocate. As a true arts lover and "Essence" contributor, she has interviewed music stars like Coi Leray, captured the energy of epic Boiler Room DJ sets and profiled influential fashion designers. Through partnerships with brands like Pfizer and WebMD, she sparks honest and impactful conversations about life with eczema and promotes inclusive skin representation.
Benjamin Leger
Benjamin Leger previously served as managing editor for 225 and was the editor of its Taste section from 2012 to 2021, editing, writing and steering the direction of its food coverage in print and online. He is passionate about all things food and food journalism, and has written about the greater Baton Rouge area’s cuisine and culture for nearly two decades.