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10 Checklistsfor a
Well-Stocked Home
Thank-you notes, first-aid kit, clear glass
vases ... It’s easy to go with the flow when
you’ve got the items you need at hand.
A well-stocked home can help you handle the little surprises drop-in guests,
dastardly spills life throws at you with
a bit more grace. If you are setting up
home for the first time or just want to refresh your space, these 10 checklists will
keep you stocked with items you need for
almost any occasion.
Reference books. Even today, when you
can find so much information online,
there is still a place for a few well-chosen
reference books in the home library. A
trusted reference book can be speedy
and satisfying to use, not to mention fun
to flip through.
Correspondence. If you’ve ever had
to scramble at the last minute to find
a card for a birthday or another occasion, you will appreciate having a collection of cards at your fingertips. Make
a point of picking up beautiful cards
when you spot them so you are always
prepared.
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Thank-you notes
Personal stationery printed with
Home Bar. The beauty of a home bar
is that you can decide how extensive
or simple to make it. Want to offer only
wine? Choose a house white and red,
and buy them by the case. Love offering your guests a full range of cocktails,
à la Mad Men? Go for the full setup
described below.
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Balloon-shaped red-wine glassWhite-wine glasses
Beer glasses
Martini glasses
Champagne flutes or coupes
Highball glasses
Old-fashioned glasses
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Etiquette guide
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Book of quotations
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Home improvement manual
o Dictionary
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Good general cookbook
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Cocktail reference book
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General home reference book
that includes
cleaning and stain-removal
tips
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Book on art history
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Book of rules for card games
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Encyclopedia of plants and
flowers
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Regional gardening guide
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Holiday songbook
your name or monogram, or a signature motif
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Forever stamps
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Good pens
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Birthday cards
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Assorted cards for all occasions
(wedding, baby, congratulations, love, graduation)
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Address book (if you store ad
dresses online, keep a paper
copy for backup)
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Shot glasses
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Cocktail shaker
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Strainer and stir stick
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Bottle opener
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Ice bucket and tongs
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An affordable favorite wine
(both a red and a white) purchased by
the case to save a little cash, to serve
as your house wine
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A selection of quality liquors,
such as vodka, gin, scotch, whiskey,
bourbon, rum and tequila
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Mixers and cocktail additions
such as vermouth, bitters, club soda,
tonic, grenadine, lemons, limes and
olives
Birthdays and gifts. Keeping a gift
cupboard stocked with go-to gifts and
signature wrapping supplies means
you will never find yourself showing up
at a gathering empty-handed.
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Birthday calendar with family
members’ and friends’ birthdays recorded (keep a printed one as a backup even if you store birthdays online)
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Gift wrap, both printed and
plain
o Ribbon
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Scissors and tape
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Gift bags in several sizes
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Plain shirt boxes
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Tissue paper
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Birthday candles and matches
o Balloons
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Hostess gifts, such as candles,
soap and tea towels
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Signature baby gift, such as a
favorite book or lovely knit hat
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Gifts for loved ones purchased
as you find them, to avoid last-minute
shopping