The autumn invitations are rolling in, it’s time to stock your hostess gift closet! Bold color and cheeky home accents are very en vogue so I’ve curated a little collection of pieces that will delight your hostess and your pocket book. From distinguished wrapping to presents that will please everyone, add these items to your cart now and be prepared during the whirlwind fall days to come.

The Dinner Bell is tolling just in time for Easter, summoning your guests to a most impressive (and wildly simple) salad. Stephanie Nass, New York-based caterer and founder of culinary lifestyle brand Chefanie, shares her Spring Bouquet accompaniment perfect for entertaining this season. You may find Stephanie’s eye-catching accessories (think stemware and linens) here and her debut book, Swing By! is now available to pre-order.

“With a few extra touches, this leafy salad looks like an elegant floral bouquet. Perfect for spring: Easter, Mother’s Day, a garden party, and more.” -Stephanie Nass

Of all the holidays, Easter has to be the most fun to set the table for. The floral tablecloths and china come out, accompanied by festive rabbits and statement glassware. Over the last few years I’ve enjoyed collecting all kinds of glasses, from colorful and shapely to etched and stately.

A couple of weeks ago, our entire household succumbed to the stomach bug—one by one like dominos. I know Chez Muffy was one of many to go down hard so I thought I’d share a surefire way to recalibrate post-virus: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup. This particular recipe makes a lot of soup, presumably because one will be repeating this meal until a regular diet resumes.