This pack includes 80 questions — those that work like magic keys to get people to open up. Each one is on a placecard, so they’re ready to join your next meal.

Available at Piecework

The Pro Le Blanc line is available in a variety of knife shapes, including the ever useful 4-inch paring knife and the “workhorse of the kitchen,” the 8-inch chef’s knife. Additionally, it can be purchased in two stocked knife blocks, one with self-sharpening slots.

Available at Zwilling

Seeing mealtimes as ways of telling stories, New York-based artist Laila Gohar designed a special collection for HAY, with items that range from shopping baskets to mixing bowls to table linens. The collection is called, “Sobremesa,” which is the Spanish tradition of relaxing and enjoying the company of friends and family at the end of a meal. The Napkins are sold as a set of four, with each one featuring a different embroidered detail that adds a unique edge to everyday gatherings.

Available at Hay

Classic fit watch cap knit from a fine 5 gauge wool and cashmere blend with an extra soft hand, specially knit in low gauges for rich textured stitches. Constructed with hand-linked seams for durability. One size fits all.

Available at Buck Mason 

The Kelty Low Love Camp Chair is a lowered, slightly reclined version of their beloved Loveseat. Why lower it? Because we—along with our chosen chair-mates—want to stretch our feet out and enjoy those quiet nights in front of the campfire.

Available at Backcountry

Technical running sling bag with 2L volume, multiple secure pockets, and weather repellent fabric; adaptable fit + 2-way wearability.

Available at Janji

Working on the go just got easier with this Laptop Case and Stand from Moft. Designed for travel, the case and stand is made from durable materials.

Available at the MoMA Design Store

The Go Neck Pillow has an innovative shape that wraps your neck in comfort and one elevated side that provides the perfect contour for your head to rest on. The memory foam core provides a cushy-soft feel that’s still supportive enough to guarantee you won’t wake up with a crooked neck even on the longest plane rides.

Available at Huckberry

The LARQ Bottle is the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle providing on-the-go water purification from a clean bottle. Engineered with advanced technology, the LARQ Bottle uses a proprietary and patented UV-C LED light to purify your drinking water and the inner surface of the bottle by eliminating harmful bio-contaminants through a photochemical reaction. 

Available at the MoMA Design Store

Using this handcrafted, mouth blown water dropper from Scottish father and daughter team Karen Somerville, Tom Young, & Team allows whisky pros and newcomers to easily dilute a preferred brand one drop of H2O at a time.

Available at Uncommon Goods

The Encore collection is exclusively designed to enhance the home bar and help anyone craft delicious cocktails. The polished look and sleek lines of our shaker and bar tools offer an eye-catching look while the durable construction of this set ensures it will last for years to come.

Available at Williams Sonoma

The Simple Modern Rocks Ice Bucket is designed for entertaining and style. It comes with a lid and scoop to help serve at parties, and the double wall insulation technology ensures that your ice and drinks stay cold for hours.

Available at Simple Modern