7 Mile Must Haves: Summer Entertaining
Summer has finally arrived! Whether you are hitting the beach every day, going out on the town, or entertaining guests at your beach house, we’ve found some summer essentials that you will definitely want to have this season.
1. STRAPLESS DRESS
Look your summer best while entertaining this season. From garden party to dinner party, stay cool, calm and chic in this eye-opener from Lavender Brown. While entertaining can be both fun and stressful at the same time, this flowy, color-filled strapless dress signals you are ready to have a good time.
Annabelle
2174 Dune Drive, Avalon
annabelle-avalon.com
2. CELEBRATION ICE BUCKET
VIETRI’S Lastra Celebration Ice Bucket is perfect for your next summer party. Just fill it with ice and it is ready to chill all your favorite beverages.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
3. NAUTICAL NAPKIN HOLDERS
Give your home that beachy feel with these nautical napkin holders by Tom The Turner. They come in a variety of colors and nautical shapes so you can match them perfectly with the existing style and color scheme of your beach house.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
coastaldesigner.com
4. DINNER PLATES AND BOWLS
When entertaining this summer, add a pop of color to the table with these Italian dinner plates and bowls from Mario Luca Giusti. The bright colors and decorative fish design are perfect for a summer dinner party.
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon | Outlet store: Route 9 & 83, Clermont
blufishdesigns.com
5. COOLER BAG
Keep your drinks cold and carry them in style with the Pleasure Chest soft cooler bag from SCOUT. It is lightweight, insulated, and has reinforced handles for easy carrying. The Pleasure Chest is perfect to bring to the beach or a barbecue as it can fit four wine bottles and has multiple pockets.
Coco Blu Boutique
9510 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
cocoblu.biz
6. MAXI DRESS
Spruce up your summer wardrobe with this Notting Hill maxi dress from The Fennerton Collection. It is perfect for all occasions and is designed to make you feel and look great.
Gingy’s
9718 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
gingys.com
7. SUMMER SHIRT
When having company over, you’re going to want a shirt you can just throw on and look great in all night. This short-sleeve, woven, button- down, ship-faced shirt by Peter Millar is perfect to have in your closet for those summer nights.
Global Pursuit
262 96th Street, Stone Harbor
shopglobalpursuit.com
8. SUMMER DRESS
Entertain in style this summer with this Norma Dress by Banjanan. It has a gorgeous abstract print, rich on texture with painterly brush strokes with an adjustable neckline and flattering fit. The dress is 100% organic cotton voile and is fully lined. It is designed and hand-screen printed in Jaipur, India.
Here Comes the Sun
2101 Ocean Drive, Avalon
herecomesthesunavalon.com
9. AVALON BLANKET
These Avalon blankets are must-haves for the summer season. Whether used as a throw or a beach blanket, they make a perfect hostess gift. These best-sellers are huge (54 by 84 inches) and are machine washable.
It’s All Good
2307 Dune Drive, Avalon
itsallgoodav.com
10. BEACH PLACEMAT PADS
Add some fun to your table this summer with these reusable and disposable beach placemat pads. They come with 30 sheets and are available in multiple designs. They are great for kids as they can draw right on them while you’re making dinner.
Louella
2819 Dune Drive, Avalon
louellastyle.com
11. CUSTOM WINE GLASSES
Pick up some custom Stone Harbor and Avalon wine glasses for all your summer entertaining needs. They are perfect for parties or family dinners down the shore all summer long.
Hoy’s 5 & 10
2800 Dune Drive, Avalon | 219 96th Street, Stone Harbor
hoys510.com
12. SANDALS
Sparkle up your shoe collection with a custom pair of hand-embellished sandals made with Swarovski crystals. Wear them to the beach during the day or pair them with a dress to go out on the town.
Lady Lanell’s Loft
283 96th Street, Stone Harbor
ladylanells.com
13. OCEAN ART
Enhance the walls of your living room with this “Emotion & Motion” painting by Josef Kote. The vibrant colors and details of this painting make it the perfect piece of artwork for any beach house.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor | 2199 Ocean Drive, Avalon
oceangalleries.com
14. THROW PILLOWS
Enhance your indoor or outdoor living space by adding a pop of color with these patterned throw pillows. They come in many colors so you can match them with the theme of your décor.
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
15. GURGLEPOT
The GurglePot is definitely a crowd-pleaser for any summer party. It is a fish-shaped beverage pitcher that makes a whimsical gurgling sound while pouring. It is crafted of durable stoneware and is dishwasher safe.
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor
seashoreace.com
16. BLOCK HEELS
Elevate your outfit with these Steve Madden cagey white block heels. They are double-soled with a smooth leather finish and have a five-inch block heel that is perfect for an elegant summer party.
Soleil Bae
9502 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
17. ONE-PIECE BATHING SUIT
Stand out on the beach with this Paloma Green Plunge one-piece bathing suit by Soluna. It comes with a shirred adjustable belt with a resin buckle and has multi-way back straps so you can adjust it any way that is perfect for you.
So Soleil
237 96th Street, Stone Harbor
18. COOL TUNES
The Sonos Roam is the ultra-portable smart speaker that allows you to take the Sonos experience everywhere you go. Sonos’ smartest and most versatile speaker sounds incredible for its size, is effortless to set up and control, and packs new innovation into a premium, lightweight and durable design.
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor
visitsoundadvice.com
19. FEDORA HATS
Look fabulous all summer long in these Kristy fedora hats from Wallaroo. They have UPF 50+ fabric, a faux leather band with a buckle, and come in colors ice blue and coral. These fedoras are the perfect accessory to any outfit.
Stephanie’s of Stone Harbor
9720 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
20. GRILL PLATTER SET
Barbecue with ease this summer with this Grill Platter Set from Mud Pie. It comes with a custom grill poker that has a bottle opener attached to it so you can grill out and enjoy a beverage at the same time.
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
thepreppypalm.com
21. COASTAL COFFEE MUG
Start off your morning right with a cup of coffee in this coastal-inspired oyster mug. It is a round 14-ounce earthenware mug and is dishwasher and microwave safe.
The Spotted Whale
9501 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
spottedwhale.com
22. CORDLESS LAMPS
Set the mood for your outdoor and indoor entertaining with these cordless rechargeable lamps. Just charge them up and they will light up any place for more than nine hours.
TRENDZ
206 96th Street, Stone Harbor
trendzstoneharbor.com
23. BUCKET HAT
Look stylish and beachy at all your summer parties in The Oars Stone Harbor bucket hat from Legacy. Perfect for keeping the sun out of your eyes all day long.
Wave One
221 96th Street, Stone Harbor
24. RUNNER RUGS
Pick up one of these tufted, crush-proof textured runner rugs to protect your floors while entertaining. They can be used indoors or outdoors.
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
25. CAMP CRAFT COCKTAIL KIT
Wow your guests this summer with these Camp Craft Cocktails for happy hour. Simply add the alcohol of your choice to the jar and allow the seasonings and fruit to infuse the mixture with flavor to create your perfect cocktail or add sparkling water or juice for a mocktail. Cocktails come in three flavors: Flo'Rita, Old Fashioned, and Cranberry Martini.
Tiger Lily
268 21st Street, Avalon
