The Gracious Host

10/14/2026

We have large, melamine, white platters for your holidays, wonderful decor, and little details that make events more special. I'm talking about the ceramic leaves, great wrought iron risers (set of five), turkey platters, glass pumpkins, decorative candle (or fireplace) matches, and more. We also restocked our cocktail napkins for autumn. Come check us out!
Time for a visit? Hope to see you soon.

10/03/2026

I love this antique banker's lamp. It's got a dark wood base, bronzed riser, and textured, frosted glass shade. The perfect amount of specialized light to reduce eye strain for whatever project tasks you're up against that need prolonged, close-up focus, like reading, writing, or crafting.

10/02/2026

Coming to the shop on Monday - Brand New!

Boston International Hand blown glass pumpkins. Small one is "Sand, Sea, & Air" with a textured bottom, and the larger one is a Black and White Checked Handblown decorative pumpkin with a bronze stem. Brand new and in perfect condition.
Both beautiful for your fall decor!
Putter's Trading Co

10/02/2026

Creepy Clown Halloween Board. YES!

🤡 Creepy Clown Halloween Charcuterie Board

Cute? Creepy? Both? 😂🤡 A whole wheel of cheese becomes a spooky clown surrounded by bacon-wrapped fingers, berry eyeballs, blue cheese, black crackers, nuts, and dark Halloween snacks.

Would you eat the clown face first or avoid eye contact completely? 👀👇

WHAT’S ON THE BOARD:
🤡 Clown-face cheese wheel
🥓 Bacon-wrapped fingers
👁️ Berry eyeballs
🧀 Blue cheese
🫐 Blueberries and raspberries
🥜 Walnuts and pecans
🖤 Black crackers
🍞 Dark bread
🫒 Olive details
🌿 Rosemary

09/02/2026

It's not too early to be thinking about the holidays!

Photo: table runners or wrapping paper, pewter pumpkin dessert platter, palm leaf bar plates for lemons, limes, etc, olive trays, Asian cabinet...
We've got a bunch of disposable plates, napkins, and more to come.

Are you ready for fall? I sure am. This heat is for the tropics.

08/22/2026

These Vintage, Pier 1 Imports Bennett Candle Lanterns are the perfect addition to your patio or pool area.

They feature a timeless architectural frame constructed from painted metal, fitted with clear glass panels, a hinged door for candle placement, and a prominent round top ring loop for optional hanging or easy transport. Originally manufactured by Pier 1 Imports the pair features a classic distressed black finish, which will hep you create a warm and rustic or traditional home aesthetic.

I use triple-wick candles in mine, and they look beautiful in almost any setting!

(sorry, cobalt bottle and iron candle holder are sold.)

08/18/2026

THEY'RE NOT JUST FOR CANDLES ANYMORE!

Add a designer touch to your home with these vintage Kate Aspen embossed pink glass tea light holders!

These smart little holders measure 2.28w x 2.75"h x 2.28"d and cost just $1.50 each at our shop inside Putter's Trading Co. Going fast!