Must Haves: Entertaining
1. Beer Cap Maps: To complete this wall art, it will require more than your favorite six-pack! Imagine the laughter, fun and stories that each cap will bring!
Trendz Home | 215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
2. Swivel Lounge Chairs: This hooded swivel lounge chair by Lane Venture is not only comfortable but is an amazing addition to any shore-house yard or deck. The outdoor wicker is made to withstand the weather and the Sunbrella fabric is strong enough to resist the sun’s rays. Year after year, this furniture continues to look good!
Coastal Designs | 2609 Shore Road, Northfield
3. Maxi Dress: If you are going to host the party of the summer, you should at least dress like it! This Maxi dress by Misa Los Angeles is sophisticated but comfortable. The navy color gives it that beachy vibe. Pair it with a cute pair of sandals and you will be dressed to impressed!
Closet Boutique | 2509 Dune Drive, Avalon
4. Insulated Coolers and Cold Drink Tumbler: It’s going to be a hot summer! Make sure you are prepared to beat the heat in every way. For the days that you are on the go, these insulated coolers by Lilly Pulitzer will keep your food and drinks cold all day and they’ll do it in style! Available in various prints, make a statement wherever you go!
The Preppy Palm | 2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
5. Alcohol-Filled Candies: Alcohol and candy mixed together? Sounds like heaven in a box! These Sugarfina Candies come in a variety of flavors, including: champagne, bourbon and gummy candy! They make great gifts for your guests and you should pick up a few extra for yourself!
Tiger Lily | 268 21st Street, Avalon
6. Ceramic Serving and Dinnerware: This graphic ceramic serving and dinnerware is sure to liven up your table. Crafted with beautiful ocean blues and various patterns, each piece can be used for serving or even act as a centerpiece for decoration. This would also be a great gift to bring a hostess.
Trendz | 209 96th Street, Stone Harbor
7. Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker: This Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker is made of heavy, silver-plated brass and holds 72 fluid ounces. Each shaker comes in a fabric drawstring bag. History says that during the 1920s Prohibition Era, various designs were used on things like shakers to make them less easily recognized by the police. Makes a perfect gift or fits any entertaining need.
The Spotted Whale | 9501 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
8. Ocean-Inspired Serving Tray: To keep up with the nautical party theme, you need the dishware to play along, too. This oyster serving tray is available in three different glazes. Serve your best hors d’oeuvres in seashore style. Guests will be asking where you got it!
Small Crafts Advisory | 9506 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
9. Spike Ball Game: In order to throw the perfect party, you need to have something to entertain your guests. Chances are your party is outside since it is the summer! Why not have everyone try their luck at Spike Ball, the newest hit beach game?
Hoy’s 5 & 10 | 219 96th Street, Stone Harbor | 2800 Dune Drive, Avalon
10. Fish-Shaped Platters: Simple fish shapes in clean aqua with rustic edges create a fresh and playful table. Handcrafted of Italian stoneware in Tuscany by Vietri. These can go in the dishwasher, microwave, freezer and oven. Also available in white. Platter is 22 by 11 inches.
Armadillo, LTD. | 2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
11. The Perfect TV: Whether it’s the Oscars or the NBA Playoffs, when you are hosting a party that centers around something on TV, you better make sure you have an amazing one! True reality comes to life with perfect black and color. Sony's OLED TV creates exquisite, unprecedented contrast with more than 8 million precisely and individually controlled self-illuminating pixels. Immerse yourself completely in the entertainment with sound that comes from the entire screen, with the world’s first Acoustic Surface.
Sound Advice | 336 96th Street, Stone Harbor
12. Nautical Dishware: This dishware by Nora Fleming comes with interchangeable little accents for every occasion. Add a starfish, beach ball, crabs and various items that represent the beach. The accents are colorful, yet subtle, just enough to add some flair but keep it classy.
Serendipity | 2268 Dune Drive, Avalon
13. Nautical Candle and Matches: This soy Oceanside scented candle will look perfect on the kitchen counter, in the bathroom or wherever people may make their way to in your house. The aroma of the candle gives you that on-the-beach feeling and the matching nautical candles are cute to leave out just for show!
ellelauri | 264 21st Street, Avalon
14. Etched Cocktail Pitcher and Copper Mug: This etched cocktail pitcher is cool and classy. Get a pitcher of your favorite cocktail ready and serve it in style! The copper mug nicely complements the pitcher. Perfect for entertaining or for a night in with your love. Cheers!
Kitchen Home Makers | 2017 Dune Drive, Avalon
15. Avalon Wine Totes: Wine tote bags are a must when heading out to a BYOB place in town. Why not bring one of these with Avalon written on it? Stylish and fun, they come in single or double bottle. There are multiple styles available.
It’s All Good | 2307 Dune Drive, Avalon
16. Party Napkins: No party is complete without some festive and trendy party napkins! Designed with various sayings, they are sure to be a conversation starter!
Gingy’s Boutique | 9718 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
17. Stemless Wine Glasses: These shipwrecked stemless wine glasses are perfect for the mermaid or captain in your life. The nautical designs make them perfect for any beach house, and no stem means less breakage!
Coco Blu Boutique| 9510 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
18. Serving Trays: These wooden serving trays come in various sizes and designs. With a nautical and beachy feel, they are an ideal accessory to complete any party or gathering. You can also find the perfect spot to display them as a decorative piece!
Complete Interiors | 2320 Dune Drive, Avalon
19. Bow Ties: If we are going to give you the perfect hostess outfit, then we need to help the hosts out as well. Whether you are wearing shorts or pants, add one of these Collared Green bow ties to your ensemble and your outfit will be the hit of the party. The bow ties are available is various patterns and colors.
Global Pursuit | 262 96th Street, Stone Harbor | 260 21st Street, Avalon
20. Delicious Dessert: A party isn’t complete without dessert! This Stocks pound cake is a perfect summer treat. Top it with fresh fruit fromthe farmers market and a scoop of your favorite ice cream and you’ll be in heaven!
Avalon Mouse Trap | 2301 Dune Drive, Avalon
21. Decorative Bells: A dinner bell with a different ring. Mix together Parsons School of Design, a little clay and an inspiration of Eastern iconograthy visual symbols, and the result is a collection of stylized ceramic bells for your home or garden.
The Olive Tree | 211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
22. Shore Cheese-Cutting Boards: Perfect hostess gift or addition to any shore-house kitchen, these cheese-cutting boards come with various phrases reminding you and your guests of your happy place.
Blufish Designs | 2418 Dune Drive, Avalon
23. Rustic Outdoor Furniture: Entertain for hours in this deep-seating Castelle outdoor furniture. Unique, “live edge” tables give a rustic touch to this modern collection. Special order a combo Fire & Ice table, or match with an in-stock Firetainment firetable or Fishtales Teak cooler conversation table to create the perfect party area.
Seashore Ace | 260 96th Street, Stone Harbor
24. Hand-Painted Crab Wine Glasses & Serve Ware: Enjoy your summer entertaining with red and bluehand-painted crab wine glasses and serve ware. These beautiful, weighted pieces of glassware are intricately hand-painted by artisans in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Available in tall and stemless wine glasses, and large and small serving bowls. Hand-painted pineapple and turtledesigns also available. They are perfect for entertaining and make wonderful gifts for housewarming, hospitality, weddings and birthdays!
Coastal Palms Boutique | 4110 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
25. Hand-Painted Furniture: If you are looking for something unique to add to your shore house, a piece of hand-painted furniture is sure to be a talking piece! This hall cabinet is large enough to store some things in, but not too large so it doesn’t take up the hallway or display space. Each piece is unique and one of a kind. We guarantee your guests will be begging to know where you got it!
Coastal Designer Outlet | 556 Sea Isle Blvd., Ocean View
26. Casamigos Tequila and Cradle: It wouldn’t be a party without the perfect drink! Casamigos Tequila is the fastest-growing ultra-premium tequila created by George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman. They wanted to make the best-tasting, smoothest tequila with a taste that didn’t have to be covered up with salt or lime. Make sure you pick up a few bottles, this will disappear like magic!
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store | 2258 Dune Drive, Avalon | 314 96th Street, Stone Harbor
27. Colorful Glass Serving Platters: These Parker glass serving platters come in a variety of styles and sizes. Sure to be a conversation starter, they will liven up any room or table. Use them to serve or just use them to decorate, you can’t go wrong!
Ocean Galleries | 9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor | 297 22nd Street, Avalon
