Last year at this time I never imagined that Thanksgiving 2022 would be the target date for the house to feel mostly finished, but here we are. The kitchen is finally coming together and feels nearly complete.
We’re getting so close—our kitchen almost looks finished. The arched glass hutches, which have become the room’s focal point, came together beautifully but had been sitting empty for a while. It felt important to style them so the space would finally feel complete.
Birch Lane asked to help us style the shelves, and since they offer a great selection of kitchen essentials and seasonal pieces for holiday entertaining, I happily said yes. Note: Birch Lane offers fast, free shipping, which makes shopping simpler as we prepare for guests.
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I stocked the hutches with useful, beautiful pieces—scallop bowls, linen napkins, handmade-style bowls in large and small sizes, a roomy salad bowl, and a generous fruit bowl. I also added brass-and-glass hurricane candle holders in two sizes. These small details make a big difference when you’re setting a welcoming table.
Take inventory of what your kitchen needs ahead of time: cookware and bakeware, prep tools, serving dishes, and layered tabletop items that create a warm atmosphere for guests. Having these essentials ready makes hosting feel easy and calm.
I especially loved the brass-and-glass hurricane candles. Candles instantly make a home feel warmer and cozier. I use battery-operated candles with timers—drop them into the hurricanes and let them glow on the table after dinner, or group both sizes on the coffee table while guests arrive. They feel substantial and well-made, and I expect to use them throughout the holidays and beyond.
I’m always on the lookout for a good blue-and-white bowl, and this one felt like a fair price for a lovely piece. It works beautifully as a salad bowl when guests are over and later becomes an attractive fruit bowl on the counter.
Shop Birch Lane pieces to style your own cabinets and shelves—items that are both practical for hosting and pretty to display.
My favorite drinkware selections round out the looks I used in the hutches, along with some ice-bucket essentials for entertaining and thoughtfully chosen dinnerware. These items help create a cohesive, welcoming table for Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings.
For holiday hosting, think about layering textures and mixing functional pieces with decorative accents: bowls and serving dishes you’ll use, plus a few statement items like the hurricane candles or a standout fruit bowl to anchor the display.
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