Too Hot to Handle
Grandma always gives us potholders. Up the ante with these, by the husband-and-wife team of Deadly Squire.Blackbirds After the Harvest Pot Holder and Oven Mitt, $45 for both
Clear Winner
We like this craft-distilled vodka so much, we had Hangar One create a special cocktail for our launch party.Hangar One Vodka, $32–$40
Cocoa of the Gods
Xocatyl was once reserved for the Aztec ruling class, but now everyone can drink like Montezuma.Vosges Aztec Elixir Couture Cocoa and Molinillo Frothing Stick, $36 for both
Bird Season
Stylized bird shakers from Top Design darling Jonathan Adler add whimsy to the table.Jonathan Adler Bird Salt/Pepper, $48
No Deposit, No Return
A clever take on wasteful plastic water bottles, these glass carafes won’t end up in a landfill.Seletti Glass Bottle Collection, $35 each
I Know What I Did Last Night
Food bloggers are so 2006. Record your wining and dining thoughts old-school style with these journals.Pamela Barsky Restaurant or Wine Journal, $30
Wine for Four
Clever package design makes these delicate Riedel glasses easy to send as gifts. And because they’re stemless they double as juice glasses.Riedel O Chardonnay/Viognier Party Tube, $39.80 for a pack of four
Tasting Notes
These coasters look fancy sitting beneath a glass of Merlot, but they can also serve as place cards—they’re erasable.Modern-Twist Birds ’n Trees Coaster Notz, $20 for a set of four
Prunes, Jerky, and Thyme
Our ultimate home bar isn’t complete without fancy dehydrated fruit garnishes.Back to Basics Food Dehydrator, $49.99
Piggy Pleasure
Your swine-loving friends will swoon—some call this the best cured meats they’ve ever had.La Quercia Piccante Cook’s Package, $49
Wake-Up Call
Your young grad needs coffee to get to his first job on time. This carafe’s cheery color wakes us up even when empty; imagine the possibilities when full.Columbus 2000 Insulated Carafe, $29.99











