I Gave 2 Designers $100 to Spend at Crate & Barrel — Here’s What They Bought

With fall around the corner, why not stock up on pretty candle holders for some cozy indoor dinner parties? Marble truly never goes out of style, and it goes with both traditional and contemporary spaces so beautifully.

I love the low profile of this holder, so it won’t interfere with place settings or seeing people across the table. The stone’s creamy pink, clay, and white veining is so unusual and special. I could also see putting it on a mantel or nightstand for more unique placement, especially as the evenings get darker earlier.

While I love a big floral bouquet, sometimes less is more, and this little glass bud vase is the perfect addition to any space. I love how a single dramatic stem looks at the center of a kitchen table, like a big sunflower or dahlia, but I could also see it working on a bathroom vanity with a small collection of lighter flowers such as baby’s breath. It’s clean, simple, and absolutely timeless.

I can never have enough trays. They’re so useful for storing mail, paperwork, and decorative items that you want to keep together. I’ll often put one on a dresser or console with a candle, a couple of books or magazines, and a keepsake from my client’s travels as a way to add decor without it feeling isolated.

Trays are also great for holding bathroom accessories on your vanity, like toothbrush holders, soap dishes, and cotton ball containers. I particularly love the mossy green color and lacquer finish of this one, which makes it really easy to clean. It’s cozy yet modern at the same time and at an excellent price point.

Napkins are making a comeback — you’ve heard it here first! Linen napkins are everywhere and for good reason. They’re timeless, they look good even when they’re wrinkly, are soft to the touch, and are much more eco-conscious than paper napkins. Let’s just nix paper napkins all together, shall we?

These are wildly affordable for the quality of European flax and are easy to machine wash. While all the colors they offer are stunning, I’m particularly drawn to this Earth Brown color. It’s just a little more elegant and surprising than white and goes with every color plate — ivory, blue, black, pink, you name it!

If there is a cute tissue box out there, send it my way. Since a nice one truly doesn't exist, I’m in favor of covering it up! This fluted marble one is the perfect disguise.

To cut down on waste, I am a big fan of reusable containers. The teal lids of this glass set make it just a little bit more fun!

I love making a morning smoothie — and this mini blender is great for making a quick one while I'm still waking up. The ivory color looks lovely sitting on your kitchen counter.

One good knife is all you need — bonus points if that ONE is FUN! I love the pink, purple, and coral colors that this one comes in; these make cooking a little bit more colorful.