Anna Sheffield, Jewelry Designer
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Were you to step into ANNA SHEFFIELD's studio in downtown Manhattan, you'd find much more than the jewelry she's famous for (if you're only familiar with Bing Bang and haven't seen her fine jewelry line yet, you've been missing out). You'd discover a space that has been completely transformed into the coziest, most liveable workspace we've ever seen (complete with kitchen and dining table). She takes the same creative approach to everything she touches, which means she has a lot of enthusiasm for hosting epic evening soirées. We're hoping for an invite, but to tide us over, we asked her to share her entertaining secrets.
Here, Anna Sheffield's top 13 essentials for the best dinner party ever.
- 1
Moroccan Tea Glasses
These glasses feel like they're wearing jewelry and are perfect for wine, mixed drinks, or just fizzy water.
- 2
Antonini Cheese Knives
I'm inspired by the idea of a Renaissance painting for a dinner party: A big wooden table with lots of people sharing a meal, magnificent cheeses, loaves of bread, and various spread knives, such as these.
- 3
Wood mortar and pestle
I love to serve an infused salt in a mortar as a lavish little touch. To add a lovely bit of color, add orange zest, flower petals or herbs.
- 4
Alessandro Zambelli Plate
I'll throw a few of these in just to stray from overtly classic into a more modern, avant garde table setting.
- 5
Marimekko Pitcher
The pink amethyst color of this glass pitcher is exquisite.
- 6
Ovopur Water Filter
This is, hands down, the most beautiful water filtration system ever.
- 7
Ortolan Napkins
The embroidered borders on these cloth napkins are so pretty! Bonus: they get softer as you use them over time.
- 8
Yamazaki Serving Set & Arda Glamour Bowls
Honestly, what's more amazing than serving food with precious metal cutlery and eating salad from a golden bowl?
- 9
Le Creuset Stoneware Casserole
These are perfect baking (and serving!) vessels. I love how the hue resembles a radiant gemstone.
- 10
Royal Copenhagen Figurine
And, of course, to complete the picture: the requisite porcelain statues are key, like this Royal Copenhagen bird.
- 11
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Damascus Paring Knife
Having studied blacksmithing, I have a first-hand appreciation
for the art of Damascus. So pretty with apples or pears on a
cutting board! - 12
Diane von Furstenberg Wooden Bowl
The warmth of wooden bowls and utensils is something I always gravitate towards when shopping for tableware. I love the gold leaf detail on this beauty.
- 13
Waterford Glasses
These crystal glasses sparkle like diamonds under candlelight—a luxury in any shape, but I prefer them stemless. Maybe because I'm a bit of a brute?
