Holiday Hustle: Cocktail Party Essentials

From now until January our schedules are dazzling with holiday festivities! Big dinners, shopping for gifts and, of course, throwing holiday cocktail parties keep us delighted but busy! While we can’t do your party prep for you, we can direct you to the right products! Holiday cocktail parties are designed to be memorable, so we put together a list of must haves for your party. Here are 5 cocktail party essentials to make your gathering spectacular.

Serve ’em Up! Serving buffet-style becomes a snap when you use the Ultimate Buffet Organizer. It holds plates, napkins and utensils ready for your guests. It features a 3-tier construction with the bottom for 10-1/2″ dinner plates, the middle for 8-1/4″ salad or dessert plates and the top for napkins. It also has 4 utensil holders that hang off the sides. Can be used stacked, or taken apart and spread around the table. 19-3/4″W x 16″D x 15-1/2″H. Steel. Assembly required.

Beverage Bonus Celebrate the spirit of the season with this Holiday Wine Bottle & Glass Holder. Its spiral body fits snugly around a standard wine bottle, while its two arms hold your wine glasses. Cheerful holiday character adds fun detail to the useful piece. When not in use, remove the arms for easy storage. Approx. 9″W x 3-1/2″D x 10″H. Metal.

Whimsical Reindeer Set an attention-grabbing table for the holidays with this whimsical and witty Reindeer Tabletop Collection. The pieces feature Santa’s reindeer in cute poses, illustrating their traditional names. The 12″ dia. Serving Platter and the 10-oz. Dip Chiller feature all of the reindeer standing together. The chiller has a 26-oz. base that can be filled with ice to keep your dip cool. The 14-oz. mugs and 8″ dia. plates are sold as sets of 4, featuring a single reindeer in the center with its name underneath it. The reindeer in Set 1 of plates are the same as those in Set 1 of mugs, and likewise for Set 2. Stoneware. Microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe.

Playful Seating This Set of 2 Holiday Chair Covers ushers your dining room into the Christmas spirit. Simply slip the covers over the backs of your chairs to transform them into a beloved character. Order several sets to coordinate all your chairs; get a few of each style! Approx. 20-1/4″W x 24-7/8″L, each. Polyester. Imported.

Delightful Doodads Spread the holiday spirit to the heart of your home with this Snowman Kitchen Collection. Each piece features a snowman in winter finery. The Rug (29-3/4″W x 18″L) lets you stand comfortably while preparing holiday dinners. Rubber and polyester. Use the Set of 2 Towels (15-1/2″W x 24″L, each) for many tasks you do in the kitchen. Cotton and polyester. All textiles, imported. Place the Utensil Crock (4-7/8″ dia. x 5-3/4″H) on the counter to hold your utensils. Rest the one you’re using as you cook on the Spoon Rest (5-1/4″W x 9-1/4″D x 1-3/8″H). Add a decorative note to your table with the Salt & Pepper Shaker Set (2-1/8″ dia. x 3-3/8″H, each). Store treats in the Cookie Jar (6-3/4″W x 7-1/8″D x 7-5/8″H) under the snowman’s hat, which forms the lid. Dolomite. All tabletop items, hand wash.

Parties and presents is what this time of year is all about! While you’re planning your get together and ticking off your holiday shopping list, look to The Lakeside Collection to help you pick the right presents with our Perfect Present gift app! Check it out for everyone on your list.