You knew this was coming, didn’t you? With the holiday season looming closer, there’s no way we would’ve missed out on a chance to shop around for party essentials that’ll turn any fête from feeble to fantastic. Party on with these must-haves and we promise; you’ll be throwing one bona fide bash in no time.
The key to a great party is plenty of comfy seating for lounging around. Add a zesty pop of colour to your surroundings with a lemon yellow Crate&Barrel Sonny bench ($672.20). Throw on some cushions, a fluffy afghan blanket, and you’re done!
What’s a party without some tipple? Ditch those unwieldy corkscrews and get yourself some handy beverage helpers. On our Christmas wish list is the Krups Wine Dispenser ($673.50), a nifty gadget that does it all: stores, chills and dispenses your finest Sauvignon Blancs. Add some ice-cold lemonade to the Impress Ice Cold Mason beverage dispenser (US$29.99), and you’ve got yourself the perfect addition to any garden party on a hot summer’s day. And yes, we couldn’t resist: the Mason Jar drinking glass (US$49) is just too darn adorable to pass up on.
Serve’s up! Dish out in style with these handy trays and platters. Whether you’re mad for Moroccan or crazy for colonial styles, the Galaga Living Ropa Tray ($129) and Verandah Living butler tray ($1,995) are great party staples. For a casual affair, we’re serving up generous portions of guacamole and salsa in the Original dip bowls (from $20 ). For not-quite-domestic goddesses: the Kihara Komon procelain plate ($48) is a total lifesaver. With its gorgeous Japanese-inspired designs, your guests won’t even notice the burnt canapés!
And finally, the icing on the cake: ambient lighting that’ll set the mood and get the good times rollin’. We love the industrial chic look of Fred Lives Here Bella Vista outdoor lights ($152): they’ll bring a cool downtown vibe to your party. A fireplace in Singapore – why not? Recreate your old campfire days with All Modern fireplace (US$890): it’ll have you roasting marshmallows and singing tunes in no time – spooky ghost stories not included.