Holiday hosting and go-to gifts with Stephanie
Sip and set the scene for an easy holiday get together with founder and designer Stephanie Housley.
Do you go for a theme with your entertainment and linens?
![Table set with Paradise Garden, champagne coupes and cheeses](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0182/2716/7316/files/2022_coral_and_tusk-01943_480x480.jpg?v=1701198560)
Photo by Rinne Allen
![Stephanie and Chris preparing a cheese plate](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0182/2716/7316/files/2022_coral_and_tusk-01840_480x480.jpg?v=1701198218)
![overhead view of wooden tray with various cheese, olives, and spreaders](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0182/2716/7316/files/2022_coral_and_tusk-01893_480x480.jpg?v=1701198252)
![Playful cats embroidered cocktail napkin, mug and bowl of cherries](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0182/2716/7316/files/2022_coral_and_tusk-02101_480x480.jpg?v=1701198414)
C&T: Tell us about a favorite gift you've received, and why?
SH: I like having very few things and having those things mean something---- that they have a history or a story, that they exude some feeling of being intentionally made. A gift that signifies a special time or place, shared with family and friends, has the ability to bring back my favorite memories in a joyful and meaningful way!
C&T: What are you gifting from the Coral & Tusk fall/winter line this year?
SH: I will certainly be gifting lots of Christmassy items to friends and neighbors- depending on the occasion.
I just dropped off some homemade pumpkin bread to a neighbor in this guy, it's a great holiday decor piece to keep afterward: Felt Sleigh
Here is my holiday shortlist:
Feathers Tissue Box Cover, Cardinal of Hope, Christmas Flowers Wreath, Santas Nice List Wine Bag, Fox with Mushrooms Wine Bag
and this tea towel pairing:
Bunny with Mushrooms Tea Towel, Maidenhair Fern Tea Towel