Must Haves: Summer Entertaining
Summer is here and that means plenty of guests at the beach house for the next few months. Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult. As long as you have the right essentials, it can be a breeze! We stopped by some of the best stores on the island to help create a must-have list for all of your entertaining needs this summer. Happy shopping!
1. GLASS STATEMENT PIECES
Be sure to have these remarkable Richard Glass conversation starters for this year’s summer entertaining. By capturing the beauty of our shimmering shore, these must-have glass pieces from Ocean Galleries will liven any home.
Ocean Galleries
2199 Ocean Drive, Avalon
9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
2. BEACH TUMBLERS
Make every beach day more refreshing with this classic double-walled stainless-steel tumbler!
Hoys 5&10
219 96th St., Stone Harbor
28th and Dune Drive, Avalon
hoys510.com
3. CHILDREN’S OUTFITS
You can’t forget to dress the kids up, too! The Ruffle Butts terry knit wide-leg pants and tie tank are the perfect combination of comfort and style. Great for after the beach or pool, or even just lounging.
Nesting
9504 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
nestingstoneharbor.com
4. LUCKY SWEATER
The nights can get cooler, especially by the ocean. Rather than a sweatshirt, throw on this cute Stone Harbor sweater by Town Pride. You will look stylish while representing your favorite beach town!
Wave One
221 96th St., Stone Harbor
waveonesports.com
5. DECORATIVE PLATTER
Serve up that summer feast in style! This is a stunning and functional platter with attitude! Hand-painted in Italy, it’s perfect for charcuterie or burgers off the grill.
Armadillo Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
6. HOSTESS DRESS
Looking for the perfect dress for your Fourth of July barbecue? Look no further! Here Comes the Sun has this red-and-white striped button-up midi dress by We Wore What that is ideal for the occasion.
Here Comes the Sun
2101 Ocean Drive, Avalon
herecomesthesunavalon.com
7. CENTERPIECE
If the dinner party is at your house, you’ll want to have a unique statement piece that everyone will be talking about. This stunning “zebra” natural stone centerpiece will dress your table for entertaining family and friends!
Olive Tree
211 96th St., Stone Harbor
8. PARTY TO GO
If you are going to a BYOB for dinner, or heading out to a party, you don’t want to show up empty-handed. Fred’s carries a great line of wine bags, koozies, and totes to store your beverages and keep them cool.
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th St., Stone Harbor
2258 Dune Drive, Avalon
fredstavern.net
9. WINE COOLER BAG
Keeps your favorite wine or beverage cool with this versatile hand-carry bag and wine gift bag … as a bonus, it can be a crossbody for hands-free transport.
Tiger Lily
268 21st St., Avalon
10. SOUND POD
Immerse your outdoor space with the delight of the surround-sound pod and dual light. You can dress your umbrella to impress with the speaker/surround sound that hooks up to the pole while illuminating your space. The sound pod can be placed on a side table of your choice so the entire crowd can join in the experience. The Evo has a rechargeable battery that holds up to eight hours of use and it is compatible with Bluetooth devices, has a self-adjusting clamp with an integrated bass speaker, and is water and dust resistant.
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th St., Stone Harbor
seashoreace.com
11. TERRYCLOTH OUTFIT
When you have a houseful of guests, you still want to be comfortable. The two-piece terrycloth set by Marine Layer is pictured here in the Agave pattern, which is perfect for all your summer entertaining! They have many more prints in store for you to check out this summer! You will want to grab a set in every pattern.
The Spot
225 21st St., Avalon (located this summer as a pop-up inside the previous Sea Grille building)
9704 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
thespotav.com
12. TABLE DECORATIONS
Hosting in the summertime is super fun, especially when you have the time to go all-out and make sure everything has a theme. If you are planning a crab night, Coastal Designer Outlet has everything you need to dress up that table – placemats, napkin, and paper towel holders!
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Blvd., Ocean View
coastaldesigner.com
13. DRINK BOMBS
All of the flavor with none of the work! We love these “My Drink Bombs” as a hostess gift. Just drop the bomb in sparkling water and watch it fizz, add liquor of choice or have it virgin. Cosmo and Margarita are two crowd favorites!
Gingy’s
9718 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
gingys.com
14. PORTABLE SPEAKERS
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 St., Stone Harbor
visitsoundadvice.com
15. UMBRELLA
In the heat of the summer, catch some shade with a Frankford umbrella. The beauty, design and superior quality of Frankford umbrellas bring an enhanced experience to your outdoor living space. They are made of commercial/marine grade materials and are built to last.
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon
33 42nd St., Sea Isle City
1944 U.S. 9, Clermont
blufishdesigns.com
16. FRAGRANCES
Set the mood for entertaining with fresh fragrant candles and diffusers by Laura Slatkin. Let subtle notes meander through the home all day and night. The right fragrance can lift your spirit, calm your senses, and set the tone for the day!
Trendz Home
215 96th St., Stone Harbor
17. JEWELRY
Summer Entertaining at its best! Each week in July, Trendz has a star jewelry designer to keep you styled and relevant while effortlessly entertaining family and friends. Whether you select a piece from their amazing individually made collections or choose to customize, restyle, or reset sentimental pieces of your own, you will be wowed!
Trendz
209 96th St., Stone Harbor
trendzstoneharbor.com
18. RETRO COOLERS
Keep your food fresh and your drinks cold with the retro coolers from Polarbox. They come in two sizes (13 quarts and 21 quarts) and different colors. Pictured here are the classic coolers in cyan with a baby rose pop and in cyan with a yellow pop. Ideal for decks, by the pool, and on the beach.
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
19. PICKLEBALL BAG
This Dill Pickleball Bag by Haute Shore is the perfect hostess gift for all the pickleball players in your life. This two-in-one tote bag with a front pickleball racquet holder makes getting to and from games super easy and stylish! Louella has this bag in many other eye-catching colors and styles.
Louella
2819 Dune Drive, Avalon
louellastyle.com
