[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-my-thanksgiving-must-haves-for-the-modern-hostess":3,"blog-related-my-thanksgiving-must-haves-for-the-modern-hostess":39},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":32,"inlineProducts":33,"seo":34},405,"my-thanksgiving-must-haves-for-the-modern-hostess","My Thanksgiving Must-Haves for the Modern Hostess",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Can you believe that it's already time to start thinking about \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/pages/tabletop-collection?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thanksgiving\u003C/a>? This crazy year has really flown by--while also seeming never-ending at times--and it has made me very reflective about everything that I have to be grateful for this year. With everything that 2020 has thrown at the world, I've never valued my health, my kids and family, and my business and team members more.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Of course, Thanksgiving celebrations are going to look different this year, due to social distancing and COVID precautions. Instead of the traditional large gatherings--with family and friends traveling from near and far to come together for a meal--most of us will be enjoying much more intimate celebrations with immediate family and those in our designated \"pod.\" That doesn't mean that your Thanksgiving should be any less meaningful, though. If you invest in the right essentials to make the day about a grateful mood--rather than the material aspect of things--I have a feeling that you'll end up loving both the vibe and the aesthetic you create.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Read on for my top tips for gathering the Thanksgiving \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/kathy-kuos-top-tips-for-creating-an-elegant-tablescape/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">essentials that every modern hostess needs\u003C/a> to make for an unforgettable--and oh-so-gracious--small-scale holiday gathering!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"531809\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/11541-Regina-Andrew-Scalloped-French-Antique-Gold-Crystal-Light-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19221 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Regina-Andrew-Scalloped-French-Antique-Gold-Crystal-8-Light-Chandelier-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"crystal chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/40575-Gloria-Modern-Classic-White-Cylinder-Marble-Votive-Candle-Holder-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19222 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Gloria-Modern-Classic-White-Cylinder-Marble-Votive-Candle-Holder-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"candle holders\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Setting the Mood for Gratitude\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">More than anything else, I want my \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+cnmj2tWm7YpZkydf6ZBDuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thanksgiving\u003C/a> to foster opportunities for sharing stories of gratitude and growth. Obviously, it’s a time where we look inwards, traditionally, but now I think we’ve come to realize that the pandemic is a global problem--it’s not a US problem or a New York problem. When we look at what that means, we can easily start to feel very helpless. Thinking back on the things we’ve learned and the things we’re grateful for--that’s a way to feel more celebratory.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">In preparation for Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about cultivating an atmosphere of connection, first and foremost. How can I \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+JdlwV4oTGIgKpBW7dsCPGg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get everyone to engage\u003C/a> in meaningful conversations? How do I make things fun, lively, and in the spirit of the season? Decor and ambiance is part of that, but so are things like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/games?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">games and activities\u003C/a> everyone can partake in.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Games\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75444-Aurosi-Modern-Classic-Cream-Shagreen-Backgammon-Set/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29452\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_75444.jpg\" alt=\"backgammon\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/70345-LObjet-Deco-Modern-Classic-Brown-Mahogany-Brass-Inlay-Dominoes-Set?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19224 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/LObjet-Deco-Modern-Classic-Brown-Mahogany-Brass-Inlay-Dominoes-Set-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"domino set\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75473-Clarisse-Hollywood-Black-Resin-Gold-Iron-TicTacToe-Sculpture-Game/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29453\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_75473.jpg\" alt=\"tictactoe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>It's All Fun & Games\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">I have a friend who launched a card game called “\u003Ca href=\"https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We're Not Really Strangers.\u003C/a>” There are three sections--connection, revelation, and reflection. It asks questions to inspire deep conversations. I love games that foster connectivity and help break the ice. One thing I am planning on doing for Thanksgiving this year is bring games like that into the mix, because they support the spirit of connecting on a human level. When you play games or do puzzles with friends and family, you usually see secret talents in people come out and I think that's just so much fun!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">And if more traditional games are more your thing? 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/37314-Mode-Living-Modern-Classic-Fez-Gold-Tassel-Napkin-Rings-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19227 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Mode-Living-Modern-Classic-Fez-Gold-Tassel-Napkin-Rings-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"napkin ring\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/70806-LObjet-Haas-Niki-Simon-Hollywood-Regency-Gold-Plated-Salt-and-Pepper-Shaker?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19228 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/LObjet-Haas-Niki-Simon-Hollywood-Regency-Gold-Plated-Salt-and-Pepper-Shaker-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"salt and pepper shaker\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/46207-Natalia-Modern-Classic-Polished-Silver-Lighthouse-Cocktail-Shaker?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19229 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Natalia-Modern-Classic-Polished-Silver-Lighthouse-Cocktail-Shaker-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"cocktail shaker\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shopping for the Season\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">After you've set the mood for Thanksgiving celebration full of good cheer and warm feelings, it's the time to shop for the tabletop and serving essentials that will bring the good vibes full circle with a warm-and-cozy \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/my-favorite-ways-to-cozy-up-my-apartment-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">autumnal aesthetic\u003C/a>. But where to start if you aren't in love with the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/glassware?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">glassware\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dinner-collections?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dishes\u003C/a> you have on hand? \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a collection can be a hard thing with dishes and glasses, unless you’re buying a fully matching set. So how do you create unity when you’re not starting from scratch? \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">What I do is go on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/kathykuohome/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest\u003C/a> and look at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/pages/tabletop-collection?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">centerpieces and tablescapes\u003C/a> that resonate with me, and I’ll deconstruct that and start looking at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/plates-bowls-and-mugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plates\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/flatware-and-serving-utensils?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cutlery\u003C/a> and things that resonate on a smaller scale. Then, I take a look at all of it and ask: “Why does this appeal to me?” The things that I generally gravitate to tend to look vintage and look like they have a story and a historical reference to them--maybe with some modern elements mixed in.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Tabletop Must-Haves\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">When you look at your tabletop assortment, you start to think that you really can mix and match your candle cups with glass and ceramic, but then you unify the plates by having them all have the same \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/74819-Kim-Seybert-Molten-Coastal-Beach-Gold-Aluminum-Charger-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kkthanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chargers\u003C/a>. 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