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The luxe list: your dinner party must-have's

Sarah Wormwell

Scene Stealer: It takes an artist's eye to design pieces that captivate the table. Kara Rosenlund is an acclaimed Australian photographer and stylist. Her love for authenticity and adventure is celebrated through her photography, and now in her new range of kitchen products. Cheese board, $65. shop.kararosenlund.com
1 / 11Scene Stealer: It takes an artist's eye to design pieces that captivate the table. Kara Rosenlund is an acclaimed Australian photographer and stylist. Her love for authenticity and adventure is celebrated through her photography, and now in her new range of kitchen products. Cheese board, $65. shop.kararosenlund.comSupplied
Snuggle In: Offer guests a throw for when they feel the cold and your status as superhost will skyrocket. $214. linenmoore.com.au
2 / 11Snuggle In: Offer guests a throw for when they feel the cold and your status as superhost will skyrocket. $214. linenmoore.com.auSupplied
Soup Style: Warming broths are the ideal first course for luxe winter dining. These limited edition black bowls are part of Ikea's new collaboration with Swedish glass and ceramic designer Ingegerd Raman. Each bowl is mouthblown by skilled craftspeople. $14.95 for a two pack. ikea.com
3 / 11Soup Style: Warming broths are the ideal first course for luxe winter dining. These limited edition black bowls are part of Ikea's new collaboration with Swedish glass and ceramic designer Ingegerd Raman. Each bowl is mouthblown by skilled craftspeople. $14.95 for a two pack. ikea.comSupplied
Fromage Favorites: From gooey and melty to hard and crumbly this copper knife set has serving options for every cheese. $50. twopairs.com.au
4 / 11Fromage Favorites: From gooey and melty to hard and crumbly this copper knife set has serving options for every cheese. $50. twopairs.com.auSupplied
Best Dressed: The combination of natural linen napkins with the brown resin handles of Cultipol Goa's new flatware is both eternally stylish and bang-on trend. Napkins $15, flatware $360 per set. francalia.com.au
5 / 11Best Dressed: The combination of natural linen napkins with the brown resin handles of Cultipol Goa's new flatware is both eternally stylish and bang-on trend. Napkins $15, flatware $360 per set. francalia.com.auSupplied
Pour Amore: Tis the season for gravy, sauces and syrups. These exposed stoneware vessels are part of a new collection for Royal Doulton by internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Perfect for pouring, they can be left on the table for added style and easy second serves. Wooden trivet, $49.95, large black jug $129.00, small white jug (part of a set) $89.95. myer.com.au
6 / 11Pour Amore: Tis the season for gravy, sauces and syrups. These exposed stoneware vessels are part of a new collection for Royal Doulton by internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Perfect for pouring, they can be left on the table for added style and easy second serves. Wooden trivet, $49.95, large black jug $129.00, small white jug (part of a set) $89.95. myer.com.auSupplied
Name Game: Assigned seating is a good thing at thing at a dinner party. Direct funny people to the middle of the table and shy ones near the host. Switch it up for dessert so you can mix up the dynamic. Brass card holders, $29.95. kikki-k.com
7 / 11Name Game: Assigned seating is a good thing at thing at a dinner party. Direct funny people to the middle of the table and shy ones near the host. Switch it up for dessert so you can mix up the dynamic. Brass card holders, $29.95. kikki-k.comSupplied
Fashion Plates: Mix cream and black plates for a moody winter vibe. These Phendei plates are Australian designed and handmade in Cambodia without machinery. Each piece is unique. From $25. thedesignhunter.com.au
8 / 11Fashion Plates: Mix cream and black plates for a moody winter vibe. These Phendei plates are Australian designed and handmade in Cambodia without machinery. Each piece is unique. From $25. thedesignhunter.com.au Supplied
Winter Serve: Dinosaur Designs may not have predicted how cold this winter would be but they had the temerity to introduce "Moss", a new range that complements the drop in temperature perfectly. Servers, $110. dinosaurdesigns.com.au
9 / 11Winter Serve: Dinosaur Designs may not have predicted how cold this winter would be but they had the temerity to introduce "Moss", a new range that complements the drop in temperature perfectly. Servers, $110. dinosaurdesigns.com.auSupplied
Hot Piece: The caramel-hued tones of Dinosaur Design's new temple platter will add warmth to any winter table. $110. dinosaurdesigns.com.au
10 / 11Hot Piece: The caramel-hued tones of Dinosaur Design's new temple platter will add warmth to any winter table. $110. dinosaurdesigns.com.auSupplied
Ole Smoky: Contrast smoke-hued water tumblers with transparent wine glasses to add drama to the tablescape. From $5. freedom.com.au
11 / 11Ole Smoky: Contrast smoke-hued water tumblers with transparent wine glasses to add drama to the tablescape. From $5. freedom.com.auSupplied

Heat up chilly nights with indulgent dinner parties. Set the mood with natural textures and rich, muted tones.

Pour Amore

Tis the season for gravy, sauces and syrups. These exposed stoneware vessels are part of a new collection for Royal Doulton by internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Perfect for pouring, they can be left on the table for added style and easy second serves. Wooden trivet, $49.95, large black jug $129.00, small white jug (part of a set) $89.95. myer.com.au

Soup Style

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Warming broths are the ideal first course for luxe winter dining. These limited-edition black bowls are part of IKEA's new collaboration with Swedish glass and ceramic designer Ingegerd Raman. Each bowl is mouth blown by skilled craftspeople. $14.95 for a two pack. ikea.com

Ole Smoky

Contrast smoke-hued water tumblers with transparent wine glasses to add drama to the tablescape. From $5. freedom.com.au

Best Dressed

The combination of natural linen napkins with the brown resin handles of Cultipol Goa's new flatware is both eternally stylish and bang on trend. Napkins $15, flatware $360 a set. francalia.com.au

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Name Game

Assigned seating is a good thing at thing at a dinner party. Direct funny people to the middle of the table and shy ones near the host. Switch it up for dessert so you can mix up the dynamic. Brass card holders, $29.95. kikki-k.com

Fromage Favourites

From gooey and melty to hard and crumbly, this copper knife set has serving options for every cheese. $50. twopairs.com.au

Fashion Plates

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Mix cream and black plates for a moody winter vibe. These Phendei plates are Australian designed and handmade in Cambodia without machinery. Each piece is unique. From $25. thedesignhunter.com.au

Hot Piece

The caramel-hued tones of Dinosaur Design's new temple platter will add warmth to any winter table. $110. dinosaurdesigns.com.au

Winter Serve

Dinosaur Designs may not have predicted how cold this winter would be but they had the temerity to introduce "Moss", a new range that complements the drop in temperature perfectly. Servers, $110. dinosaurdesigns.com.au

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Snuggle In

Offer guests a throw for when they feel the cold and your status as superhost will skyrocket. $214. linenmoore.com.au

Scene Stealer

It takes an artist's eye to design pieces that captivate the table. Kara Rosenlund is an acclaimed Australian photographer and stylist. Her love for authenticity and adventure is celebrated through her photography, and now in her new range of kitchen products. Cheese board, $65. shop.kararosenlund.com

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