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Summer is the best season for entertaining—your party provisions should follow suit. So we’ve put together a mix of everything you need to throw the chicest summer soirées, from beach cookouts to roof parties. Cheers!
Roll Turkish towels in a basket for guests to lounge in the grass or by the pool.
Cabana Beach Towel, Turkish T on Domino, $48.99
These gold leaf-trimmed agate coasters will elevate cocktail hour.
Blue Agate Coasters, Set of 4, Times Two Design on Domino, $99.99
Linens aren’t just for dinner service. Try these napkins on a picnic table to make any destination feel like home.
Festival Dinner Napkin, Sferra at Barney’s, $14
Taking a sip never looked so good with these pineapple-printed straws.
Pineapple Straws, Revel & Co. on Domino, $4.99
East meets West in these hybrid bone china plates. Why not serve two desserts to match?
Hybrid Valdrada Fruit & Dessert Plate, Seletti on Domino, $45.99
Fill this with a colorful punch to ensure cocktails are always flowing.
Blendo Drink Dispenser, True Brands on Domino, $55.25
When you can’t decide on a color theme, these cut-out placemats reverse to white. Problem solved.
Fiesta Placemat, Kim Seybert at Barney’s, $28
Try marbled plates for an artsy effect. They pair well with other patterns, too, appearing as a neutral anchor.
Marbled Dinner Plate, Simple Life at Barney’s, $68
Summer in a shade? This blue, inspired by the Italian sky.
Forma Surf Dinner Plate, Vietri on Domino, $48.99
It’s all about the details—chic corkscrew included.
Viski Belmont Gold Plated Signature Corkscrew, True Brands on Domino, $18.98
A chic pitcher that brings modern glamour for a party any time of day.
Dauville Pitcher – Gold Rim, Canvas Home, $34.99
A beautiful serving bowl goes a long way—use it for fruit salad, candies, or even party favors.
Serving Bowl, Chris Earl on Domino, $140
Millennial pink fan or not, this ethereal vase is hard not to love.
lbk studio seed vase, Anthropologie, $50
Like a piece of art for your table, this painterly pitcher looks even better in a set of two.
Blue Fluted Mega Porcelain Modern Jug, Royal Copenhagen at Barney’s, $195
Add tea lights to these mini bowls and place them everywhere—tables, bar, bathroom—to set the mood.
Jess Panza, coquille bowl, ABC Home, $75
Perfect for the minimalist who can’t resist a hint of color.
Alpha Water Pitcher, Lobmeyr Glass at Barney’s, $217
Take a cue from Marie Antoinette and create a dessert display with (several) cake plates.
Leandra Cake Stand, Seletti on Domino, $129.99
The funky shapes create a neutral texture that add depth to table arrangement, whether used for water or flowers.
Florence Pitcher, Juliska on Domino, $185
Use these as individual placemats or layered across your sideboard for a tablecloth effect.
Sinamay Flower Placemat, Deborah Rhodes at Barney’s, $20
These tall glasses are a great decor piece on a lunch table or tray of passed drinks.
Twist glasses, Nouvel Studio
Channel Amalfi Coast vibes with these bright blue bubble tumblers.
Lente short, Mario Luca Giusta, €14
A luxurious platter looks cool with simple, unfussy desserts on top—cookies, shortbread, macarons, merengue….
Kiva Large Platter, ANNA new york by RabLabs on Domino, $535
Petits Fours look lovely on this stand, as do bite-sized appetizers.
Petits Fours Stand, Ercuis at Barney’s, $654
This vessel is a standout centerpiece. It looks lovely even without flowers.
Ambition Small, Janus et Cie
Beautiful knives—an oxymoron? Not with these rainbow brights.
Laguiole steak knives, Anthropologie, $75
Get unscented candles for these graphic votive holders (fragrant ones compete with the food).
The Petite Votive, Jon McCoy Design Studio
Opt for a more organic vibe and fill this with greens and grasses.
Florenza Tall Vase w Handles White, Napa Home and Garden on Domino, $134.99
Old-fashioned cocktail napkins, but not too precious with the green embroidery.
Papyrus green Cocktail Napkins, Dr. Porthault Paris, $225
Greenberg’s black-and-white cookies are the best around (and they come in colorful seasonal colors, too), and they make for fun and tasty party favors.
Black & White Cookies, Greenberg’s, $45 for a dozen
Don’t have time to bake? Order this caramel cake—it’s better than homemade.
7-Layer Caramel Cake, Caroline’s Cakes, $60