Holiday Hosting Made Easy: Serving Dishes & Entertaining Essentials

The Shoppes at Middlebury • November 12, 2026

Holiday Hosting Made Easy: Serving Dishes & Entertaining Essentials

Hosting this holiday season? The Shoppes, inside Middlebury Furniture at 1101 Southford Road, has the serving pieces, hostess gifts and festive table finds that make entertaining feel effortless — all hand-picked and ready to take home the same day.

Everything You Need to Host in Style

From the welcome drink to the dessert table, we carry the little touches that pull a gathering together. Our team can help you choose pieces that work for a big Christmas dinner or a casual night with friends, so you spend less time planning and more time enjoying.

Hostess Gifts That  Always Deliver

Heading to someone else's party? A hostess gift is always a welcome gesture. Our MICHEL Design Works sets — foaming soaps paired with pretty guest napkins — are a go-to suggestion, and they come in both Christmas and year-round designs. Add a candle or a small accessory for a gift that feels complete.

Set a Festive Table

Our drink table is a holiday favorite, stocked with frozen drink mixes, festive glasses with little snowmen and Santas, and themed cocktail napkins. For the main event, we carry MacKenzie-Childs serving pieces and Lynn and Liana epoxy cutting boards with matching knives — equal parts functional and beautiful.

Finishing Touches

Complete the room with Fraser Fir candles, flameless LED candles, light-up lanterns and Simon Pearce glass trees. Stop by The Shoppes at 1101 Southford Road in Middlebury, or call (203) 528-0130. Make a day of it with a meal at Vyne, and contact us with any questions.

 Frequently  Asked Questions

  • What's a good hostess gift for a holiday party?

    A reliable hostess gift is a MICHEL Design Works set — a foaming soap paired with guest napkins — which we carry in both Christmas and year-round designs. A Fraser Fir candle also makes a thoughtful, giftable choice. Our team can help you put together something presentable in minutes, and every purchase comes in a gift box with a bow.

  • What entertaining essentials do you carry?

    We carry serving pieces, festive glassware, cocktail napkins, frozen drink mixes, candles and cutting boards. MacKenzie-Childs serving pieces and Lynn and Liana epoxy boards with matching knives are standouts. Our drink table is especially popular during the holidays. Stop in and our team can help you find what you need for your gathering.

  • Do you carry serving dishes and tableware?

    Yes. We carry a hand-picked selection of serving pieces, including MacKenzie-Childs, along with cutting boards, glassware and napkins. Because our inventory rotates often, the selection changes throughout the season. Visit us in Middlebury to see what's currently in stock, and our team can help you coordinate pieces for your table.

  • What should I bring to a holiday gathering?

    A hostess gift like a MICHEL Design Works soap-and-napkin set, a candle, or a festive serving piece is always appreciated. If you're not sure what the host would like, our team can suggest something based on their style. Everything comes gift-boxed with a bow, so it's ready to hand over when you arrive.

  • Where is The Shoppes located?

    The Shoppes is inside Middlebury Furniture at 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. We're open Tuesday–Sunday, 11 AM–5 PM, with added Monday hours through the holidays. Call (203) 528-0130 with any questions, or stop in to browse our entertaining and tabletop selection in person.

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