Gift Guide: Fall Entertaining

Updated Oct 6, 2023

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Bring out the best this holiday season

From harvest season soirees to extended family meals, fall entertaining season is upon us! Whether you’re putting on the party or showing up as a guest, something unique from the DIA gift shop is sure to impress.

SpreadTHAT! Butter Knife

Get the butter onto those warm dinner rolls even faster with this clever knife that instantly warms any chilly spread. 

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$39.95 ($35.96 for DIA Members)

$19.95 ($17.96 For DIA Members)

Detroit Collage Tea Towel

A conversation-starter as well as a kitchen tool, this retro tea towel is part of a series designed by art students and produced by a woman-owned, Minneapolis-based company. 

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Woodward Candle

Hand-poured, locally crafted, and made from clean-burning soy wax, this inky black vegan candle will never be that gift you pass on to your Secret Santa. 

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$29.95 ($26.96 for DIA Members)

$9.95 ($8.96 for DIA Members)

DIA Blueprint Coaster

A house gift that shows you care about art and your host’s furniture. 

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Frank Lloyd Wright Tree of Life Glass

Cocktail, mocktail, fruit juice; whatever you're pouring looks fantastic in this tumbler.

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$12.95 ($11.66 for DIA Members)

$36.95 ($33.96 for DIA Members)

Squared Alabaster Serving Bowl

Put your farmer’s market squash haul in this gorgeous glass bowl for a smashing seasonal centerpiece.

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Colorful Wooden Utensils

Step aside, Martha Stewart! These swirly rainbow serving pieces establish your cred as a holiday décor master. 

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$11.95 ($10.76 for DIA Members)

$14.95 ($13.46 for DIA Members)

Tenzi Dice Game

This fast-paced board game is a lot more fun and a lot less frustrating than yelling at the quarterback, or your sister. 

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Art of the Pie

You volunteered to bring dessert? Baking legend Kate McDermott’s pie bible has the inspiration you need, with sweet, savory, and gluten-free options.

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$35.00 ($31.56 for DIA Members)

$14.99 ($13.46 for DIA Members)

The Art Game: New Edition

Kahlo vs. Warhol: who’s been more influential? This updated and improved version of the art-world card game lets you flex that know-how.

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