Everyone's Entertaining

Personalised coasters make the perfect present Now this is a clever idea. It would make a perfect present but is also so useful at this time of year when guests are putting drinks and mince pies down everywhere , and the table is groaning under the weight of the hot dishes. So, either choose the

never mind the name, look how useful they are These bowls are so pretty, you'll just have to ignore the fact they they are called summer bowls as I think they'd be perfect on the Christmas table. They're just a little bit retro but in this crisp grey and white they manage to look completely

traditional school milk bottle: perfect for water or juice Now that barely anyone has their milk delivered any more, the old milk bottle is becoming a thing of the past, which is a shame as it's very pleasing object. Now, for those of you that do still see the milkman, you can wash your old

A white A range stool will always come in handy Is a stool the most useful object in the house? Perfect for the unexected guest. For the impromptu bedside table. For someone who can't reach the coffee table. For standing on to reach that giant roasting dish you only use once a year. Quite simply

Beautiful guest soap to keep your guests beautiful Christmas isn't just about food and drink you know. Well largely, but not totally. There's a strong possibility that you might also be entertaining guests who will be STAYING OVERNIGHT in which case they must wash. Really I insist. After all, there's that old adage that guests

even if the champagne isn't vintage, the receptacle can be Because a vintage champagne bucket has a more character than a modern one, much like the drink itself. And if you don't fancy an ice bucket for yourself, then it would make a lovely present filled with a bottle of whatever you fancy. Good idea

Square silver tray: perfect for entertaining or as a Christmas present This pretty silver tray is perfect for carrying a few glasses of Prosecco to thirsty guests. Or for arranging bowls of nibbles and canapes. Or for leaving in the hall for post and keys. It's just fantastically useful and would also make a great

Skack serving bowls and Julfint mugs These really do have a terrible name - SKACK - but let's not be put off by that. These serving bowls have a great graphic design and the monochrome colours will look great with almost any food you care to give them. Bright green peas, or should that be

Silver Bowl from Day Home How pretty is this? You could put it on the Christmas table filled with nuts or sweets or even give it as a Christmas present filled with either of those things. And then for the rest of the year it would sit very happily on a dressing table  filled with

Egg and soldiers tea towel If everyone's entertaining in December then it stands to reason that there's a lot more washing up going on so you might as well try and bring a smile to the drier's face. This quirky tea towel should do the job. There's also a matching mug if you're in the

hand-stamped utensils Well it's December and not only is everyone entertaining but everyone's eating too. These forks are just perfect for the time of year. But you can, in fact choose from a huge range of hand-stamped cutlery. If cake isn't your thing then ice cream might be so what about these: What's yours is