Martha would never send an Evite. Stock her stationery drawer with these ready-to-print dinner party invitations, $13.50 for ten. Photograph by Paper Source
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Handmade garlands, cake toppers, and pompom flowers by Etsy seller Steph Loves Ben lend a touch of whimsy to party decor—and everyone will think she made them herself, $7 to $25. Photograph by Steph Loves Ben
Available at crateandbarrel.com.
This cold-beverage dispenser looks great on the bar table and makes short work of dispensing sangrias and the like, $59.95. Photograph by Crate & Barrel
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A quirky birch-and-metal vase will make for an attention-grabbing centerpiece. Add a couple of quince branches for extra gift-giving oomph, $15. Photograph by Shop Terrain
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A stemless Chardonnay might leave a ring. Keep her coffee table spot-free with these customizable coasters from DC-based Haute Papier, starting at $58 for a set of 50. Photograph by Haute Papier
Available at dwellstudio.com
She’ll pass hors d’oeuvres with panache, thanks to this chic, lacquered tray by Dwell Studio, $97.50. Photograph by Dwell Studio
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Pretty up her powder room with triple-milled guest soaps by Mor, $14. Photograph by Leif Shop
Available at anthropologie.com
Laguiole cheese knives are a French countryside classic—perfect for her Camemberts and chèvres, $32 Photograph by Anthropologie
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Shake messy martinis in silk DVF? Not this gal. With this sleek martini pitcher, she can stir up a big batch of vodka gimlets, $24. Photograph by Pottery Barn
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Starting conversations since 1885, the Proust Questionnaire will be her go-to for breaking the ice at awkward holiday gatherings, from $85. Photograph by Amazon
Available at Dalton Pratt in Georgetown (1742 Wisconsin Ave., NW; 202-333-3256).
A 22-karat gold-rimmed bowl by Waylande Gregory is sure to be the talk of the buffet line, starting at $135. Photograph by Wayland Gregory
Available at williams-sonoma.com
She’s done Italian, Mexican, pan-Asian, and all-American. Expand her horizons to Northern Africa with this traditional Tunisian tagine, $49.95. Photograph by Williams Sonoma
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Poker goes posh with playing cards by Tiffany, $30. Photograph by Tiffany & Co.
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Her inner Southern belle will love these silver-plated mint julep cups—equally adorable when filled with blooms instead of bourbon, $85 for a set of 4 Photograph by Zhush
Available at marthastewart.com
The latest how-to guide from her entertaining idol, $45. Photograph by marthastewart.com