Must Haves: Summer Entertaining
By Alexa Lesniak
Get ready to celebrate the America’s 250th anniversary with these must-haves for summer entertaining. From portable speakers to barware sets to Stone Harbor- and Avalon-branded clothing, there is something for every event. Whether a host or a guest this summer, these locally sourced items will elevate your experience, no matter how you choose to celebrate this USA milestone.
1. SUMMER DRESS
With elegant detailing on the neckline and hem, this dress is guaranteed to be a staple of your summer wardrobe. In classic blue and white with a delicate flower pattern, it’s the perfect piece to wear for any event you host.
She Be Surfin’
221 96th St., Stone Harbor | 2516 Dune Drive, Avalon shebesurfin.com
2. STATEMENT PIECES
A collection of distinctive pieces, chosen for their style, craftsmanship, and quality to add personality to your home. This 08247 pouf, representing Stone Harbor’s ZIP code, is made out of recycled sails!
Trendz Home
215 96th St., Stone Harbor
3. AMERICAN FLAG HAT
Top off every July look with the Stone Harbor American Flag Bow Baseball Hat, a Bits & Bows Stone Harbor-exclusive accessory everyone will be reaching for from beach days to backyard barbecues. Available in baby, youth, junior, and adult sizes, this crisp white cotton cap features a signature seersucker bow detail for the perfect blend of patriotic charm and coastal style.
Bits & Bows
9504 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | shopbitsandbows.com
4. JEWELRY
Jewels to keep you cool both style-wise and temperate-wise. Set time aside to meet and work with two fabulous jewelry designers: Suzy Landa (7/16-19), with her eye-popping saturated gems; and Pamela Froman (7/23-26), with her unusual one-of-a-kind gems and surface texture to wear both casually and for special celebrations!
Trendz
209 96th St., Stone Harbor | trendzstoneharbor.com
5. 250TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS
Fred’s is ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. Grab the iconic Fred’s T-shirt in the style “White & Brew” to commemorate your Fourth of July down the Shore. Plus, this tee makes the perfect attire for any outdoor festivities, barbecues and bocce games alike.
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th St., Stone Harbor | fredstavern.net
6. DECORATIVE TRAY
This clear tray with rounded edges and a removable bottom is perfect for every event. Add in the needlepoint Avalon water tower print, and this tray is the picture of summer and commemorates what might very well be your favorite beach town. Head to B. Hartzell to pick up this item and everything else you need for all your needlepoint projects.
B. Hartzell
272 21st St., Avalon | shopbhartzell.com
7. PITCHER
You can’t go wrong with blue at the shore. But if you prefer white, pastel yellow, aqua, pale green or stone, Armadillo has those too. Organic looking resin, food safe, BPA-free & FDA approved. Lots of sizes to meet your entertaining needs!
Armadillo Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
8. MOCK CREWNECK
This floral, lightweight, mock crewneck by Blue 84 makes the perfect pullover for any summer outfit. Pair with jeans and stylish shoes to create the ultimate casual hosting outfit. When the bay breeze rolls in and the sun starts to dip, put on this mock crewneck and keep the party going.
Wave One Sports
221 96th St., Stone Harbor | waveonesports.com
9. PORTABLE SPEAKER
The portable Sonos Play brings the party to any event with automatic Trueplay and its 24-hour battery life. Perfect for the beach, this waterproof speaker delivers crisp sound using Bluetooth while also pairing to your Sonos system in every room.
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th St., Stone Harbor | visitsoundadvice.com
10. COASTAL ART
“Vacation Mode” by Ana Moran is the perfect addition to your home. Ana’s paintings are dreamy coastlines filled with families and individuals participating in recreation activities, highlighting the connection between community, nature, culture, and art. “Art exists everywhere.”
Ocean Galleries
2199 Ocean Drive, Avalon | 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor oceangalleries.com
11. DECORATIVE SAILBOATS
A beautiful blend of artistry and craftsmanship, the Simon Pearce sailboats highlight movement and light passing through the sails lending a sophisticated and effortless design to your décor.
Olive Tree
211 96th St., Stone Harbor
12. BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Bring the tunes and get the party started with a Turtlebox Bluetooth speaker. Whether you're out on the water, having a bonfire on the beach, or a poolside cookout, you'll wow your guests with powerful sound that just won't quit. Built for the outdoors, with a party mode to connect multiple speakers at once, Turtlebox speakers are the perfect addition to your entertaining arsenal.
Seashore Ace
260 96th St., Stone Harbor | seashoreace.com
13. BARWARE SET
The Preppy Palm’s barware set of a large woven tray, an ice bucket, two whiskey glasses, and a tall, slim-neck decanter immediately elevates any event. Treat your guests to an upscale drinking experience, indoors or outdoors, all year long.
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon | preppypalm.com
14. BAR ACCESSORIES
Serve drinks in style with beautiful bar accessories from Blufish, featuring the luxurious blue leather bar set from Zodax. It even comes with a matching bar table! Head to Blufish to find everything you need to host with flair this summer, with newly arrived barware and serve ware.
Blufish
2320 Dune Drive, Avalon | blufishav.com
15. CABANA TOWEL SHIRT
The Men’s Short Sleeve Cabana Towel Terry Shirt from Faherty is the perfect shirt to man the grill or bar all summer long. Its camp collar and coconut buttons keep your outfit formal, while the terry towel material keeps you cool. With an array of colors to choose from, stop in The Spot and grab this shirt before it's gone.
The Spot
2544 Dune Drive, Avalon | 9704 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | thespotav.com