When moseying on up to the new doorstep of a friend or foe for dinner, odds are you are not empty handed. While wine, chocolates and flowers will always be accepted as thoughtful something-somethings, they are but ephemeral in nature.
To keep yourself in your host’s thoughts, opt for a playful staple that will stand the test of time when shopping for a housewarming gift or a congrats-on-the-kitchen-reno present.
From design classics like the Alessi Juicy Salif to pink cookware sets, we’ve curated an edit of playful staples your entertainer friend will cherish for years to come.
9 playful gifts for a new kitchen
Holiday Home Malibu Checkerboard salad server set of 2, $39.95 at THE ICONIC
Georg Jensen Bernadotte 1L thermo jug, $294 at Finnish Design Shop
Vivid lines Turkish cotton hand towel, $71.99 at Hardtofind
Pink berry 5 piece set, $479 (usually $517) at Cosmic Cookware
Maison Balzac Petit Four dinner napkins set of 2, $99 at THE ICONIC
Marimekko Pieni Rusakko apron, $69 at THE ICONIC
Valerie Objects orange pepper mill, $136 at Finnish Design Shop
Kip & Co fish woven hot pot mat, $89 at David Jones