Simply Lovely: The Unintimidating Dinner Party

To enjoy your own dinner party is to relax. It's that simple. Keep the guest list manageable (six to eight is perfect), the decorations warm and inviting, the wine flowing, and the menu uncomplicated and satisfying. You'll be surprised how affordable, stress-free, and-dare we say it-fun it can be to entertain at home.

Eat Invitations
Sending paper invitations makes guests feel special, and gracefully establishes your dinner party as a must-attend event. Our die-cut "eat" invitations are festive without being formal.

Aurora Iron Votive
Great design? Check. Universally flattering candlelight? Check. Decidedly unfussy, this iron votive holder makes an effortless and chic centerpiece.

Sienna Lacquer Place Card Holders
Boy-girl-boy-girl. Separating couples. Whatever your seating strategy, place cards are worth the smidgen of advance planning required.

Uml Black Napkins
Handmade from fair-trade South African cotton, these graphic napkins are polished, not stuffy.

Salad Server Set
Choose a can't-miss crowd pleaser (like spaghetti and meatballs) to headline your menu and pair with a crisp salad. Serve family style with groovy servers.

Ivory Square Plates
Modern presentation meets easy cleanup in these stylish plates.

Links We Love:

Get wine suggestions based on your menu at bottlerocketwine.com

Boost your kitchen confidence with tips and inspiration from thekitchn.com

Find creative and irresistible D-I-Y dessert ideas like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies and Cupcake Lollipops at bakerella.blogspot.com

Dinner Party Picture: styleserver