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Entertain Like the French with These 11 Items
Cheryl Guibone, owner of beaucoup maison, shares her favorite tableware, vases and recent cookbook obsession.
Ever since Cheryl Guibone, owner of home store beaucoup maison in downtown Newport, RI, opened beaucoup, a cafe and boutique on Thames Street with a bright, yellow striped awning and to-die-for pastries, we wanted to know more.
A former attorney in New York City who made a pivot and landed in design, everything about beaucoup – from the gingham settee to chic picnic baskets to impeccably styled tablescapes – inspires a certain… je ne sais quoi? So, we asked Guibone to share that joie de vivre with us.
“I really enjoy entertaining - at home, at the cafe, at my mother’s house while visiting with our large family. I love to cook - nothing precious - some fun salads, soups, old school casseroles (yes!). I also love setting a table - some new, some old pieces, nice napkins and flowers! It takes only a few minutes to create a special environment - cuttings from the garden, pretty plates, tablecloth. What I find most important about entertaining is that people feel comfortable, and open up to a meal full of love, conversation and fun. A mix of people is essential - different ages, occupations, mindsets. There is nothing better than having a wonderful meal while laughing with interesting people. That’s the secret - good honest people!”
Inspired by her trips to France and Spain for beaucoup’s distinctly European feel, here are a few ideas to help recreate that beaucoup vibe at home.
Cheryl's Essentials
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Le Sud: Recipes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by Rebekah Peppler
In Le Sud, Rebekah Peppler distills the flavors, techniques, and spirit of the South of France into a never-before-seen collection of recipes, photographs and stories. Shot in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, readers will feel as if they are traveling through and seated around tables across the south of France.
Amazon, $27
Legacy Mango Wood and Marble Salad Sever Set
Mango wood and marble come together for a sleek yet warm feel.
Bed Bath & Beyond, $60
Schelly Glass Table Vase (Set of 2)
Guibone finds most of her treasures while shopping abroad and features some beautiful green glass vases from France in the store. Here is the next best thing!
Wayfair, $36
White Seagrass Pitcher
A classic glass pitcher gets a coastal-inspired upgrade when it’s wrapped in seagrass.
The Paris Market, $44
Cane Recycled Drinking Glasses
Keeping the coastal inspo going, these cane-wrapped recycled drinking glasses add a sophisticated feel at lunch or dinner.
Pottery Barn, $14
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Tallo de Olivo Fique Fringe Coasters (Set of 4)
These stylish coasters offer a natural fiber touch to layer depth and texture onto any tabletop with an intricate weave and tactile fringe.
West Elm, $49
Cotton-Blend Tablecloth
Classic, neutral stripes set the stage for entertaining via this tablecloth in woven cotton and linen.
H&M, $25
Nine-Inch Round Rattan Bowl Basket
Guibone scatters these round, rattan bowls and platters throughout the store, perfect as catch-alls for fruit, bread or seashells.
Amazon, $23
Handmade French Dinnerware by Manufacture de Digoin (12-Piece Set)
Handmade French dinnerware by Manufacture de Digoin is brimming with French charm. Add it to your everyday rotation—it’s made for exactly that.
Food52, $321
Kinard Flatware Set
Inspired by iconic French cutlery, this silverware set features riveted handles in a choice of casual neutrals and cheery colors for a vintage vibe. Bonus: It's all dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a breeze, from everyday meals to dinner parties with friends.
Wayfair, $69
Madras Oval Platter
With its eye-catching shapes and sleek design, the Madras Mango Wood Oval Dish is uniquely infused with its own set of natural striations and subtle highlights.
Be Home, $153
