It’s the afterglow of a day outside- cheeks still pink, boots by the door, something slow-cooked happening in the oven, and the room lit like everyone looks their best. The vibe is lodge-level comfort with just enough polish to feel special: deep neutrals, candlelight everywhere, evergreen tucked in casually, and a drink that tastes like it belongs in a ski town bar.
If you want your dinner party to feel like an après-ski cabin without doing the most, it’s not about buying “decor.” It’s about choosing a few pieces that instantly make everything feel warmer, richer, and more intentional- like the night was always meant to happen.
1) Matte Black Dinner Plates
Matte black is the fastest way to make everything look elevated (and it makes candlelight look so good).
Bonus: it works for every season, so it’s a smart buy.
Look for: stoneware, matte finish, slightly imperfect edges.
We love: Mori Matte Black Dinner Plates
2) Linen Napkins in Deep Green or Charcoal
This is the easiest “designer table” trick.
Paper napkins can be cute, but linen napkins say: this night has intention.
Pro move: don’t iron them perfectly. Soft + relaxed is the whole point.
We love: Hemstitched Linen Napkins
3) Brass Taper Candle Holders + Cream Tapers
If you buy nothing else for this party: buy candles.
Jackson Hole winter is all about glow, not overhead lighting.
Tip: mix heights for that collected, expensive look.
We love: Iron Taper Candle Holder
4) A Low Ceramic Vase (or Stoneware Crock)
Your flowers don’t need to be dramatic- your container does the work.
A low, earthy vase makes grocery store blooms look like a florist touched them.
Ideal vibe: matte, neutral, handmade-looking.
We love: Vanselia Ceramic Flower Vase
5) A “Lodge Throw” for One Chair
One faux fur throw or chunky knit blanket gives the whole room that cozy cabin energy.
It makes the space feel styled without feeling staged.
Place it: draped over the back of a chair like someone just stood up.
We love: Chunky Knit Throw
6) The Big Ice Cube Tray
This is such an underrated hosting upgrade.
A big cube makes a simple Old Fashioned feel like it came from a ski lodge bar.
Worth it if you love cocktails even a little bit.
We love: Large Silicone Ice Trays
7) Rocks Glasses That Feel Heavy
This dinner is short ribs, candles, and conversations that get better as the night goes on.
It deserves a glass that feels substantial.
Look for: thick base, clean lines, nothing too ornate.
We love: Whisky Glasses
9) Rosemary (Yes, the Herb)
It’s garnish, it’s scent, it’s styling.
Rosemary makes your cocktails look intentional and your whole kitchen smell like winter.
Buy extra: it’s cheap and it does a lot.
The Jackson Hole Rule:
Warm lighting + rich textures + a little greenery = the vibe.
You don’t need themed décor. You need a room that makes people want to stay.
And if the short ribs are already in the oven?
Congratulations. You’re basically hosting like a ski house owner now.
