Champagne isn’t the only refreshment that can be cooled in shiny silver buckets. La Tete au Cube has created a cooler that doubles as a self-serve station for party guests that prefer brewsky over bubbly.  Made of highly reflective metal, the “So Cool” Cooler conveniently features 17 bottle openers that,…
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Everyone knows the trick to making perfect poached eggs is to handle them with care.   Breakfast connoisseurs swear by a splash of vinegar in the water to keep the egg together.  Others use a slotted spoon to gently remove and drain their eggs.  For those with less patience or a…
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Urban dwellers hoping to find a patch of grass to call their own this summer will love this ultra portable Travel Picnic Kit by Rei ($35), which holds enough tabletop items and accessories for a picnic for two. Instead of the typical country style wicker basket, this compact tote is…
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It’s a portable party maker that lives up to its rowdy name. The Block Rocker, Ion’s compact PA, is a powerful all-in-one sound system that includes a universal dock for iPod, a microphone, an instrument outlet (for an electric guitar) and hook ups for other CD or MP3 players.  Perfect…
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Whether you are an event planning novice or a seasoned entertainer, The Caterer’s Box Collection by Pottery Barn is literally a party in a box.  Designed to let you entertain up to 12 guests, each box is filled with the kind of dinner essentials that the professionals use.  Choose from…
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No more rushing to Kate’s Paperie for a last minute holiday, birthday or thank you card.  Tiny Prints, the online retailer of premium, personalized stationery, has launched their new greeting card offering which lets members design, customize and ship right from their web site.  Members can choose a charming design,…
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Eating, drinking and mingling simultaneously at a cocktail party can become quite the balancing act.  Leave it to mastermind, French designer Philippe Starck to come up with an elegant and highly functional solution for party hostesses and social butterflies.  The Lux Collection, made of reusable plastic, features plates, glasses, cups,…
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Seat a table of four in an instant with the Way Basics Simple Table Set.  A quick peel and stick is all you need to set up a portable table and four cube chairs for your party guests.  Lightweight yet sturdy enough for the weight of an adult, the boards…
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Gourmet frosty treats can now be made in a snap or at least in seven minutes flat.  Zoku Quick Pop Maker, ($49.95, exclusive to Williams Sonoma) the latest invention in popsicle making, features three non-stick aluminum molds in a base sealed with a propriety solution that ensures rapid and uniform…
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Let the wine tasting come to you. These slender tubes of wine are an ingenious solution for social hostesses and wine enthusiasts looking for new ways to learn about new vintages without leaving their office or home.  Brixr offers tasting packs that allow their members to taste a range of…
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Lighting a candle – whether for a private vigil or a lively party – can change the energy in a room.  With a candle in a glassybaby votive , the gesture can contribute to improving a person’s life.  Created by Lee Rhodes, a cancer survivor who wanted to find a…
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