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50 Party Essentials

Inspirations For Fabulous Fetes

— December 18, 2008 — Lifestyle
‘Tis the season to whoop it up with festive parties and shindigs. Really, when is a bad time? This collection of high-octane merrymaking innovations is an essential for anyone planning a holiday bash, or just a social gathering for a few close friends.

Crazy ideas in drink dispensers, clever modular cooktops, tabletop fireplaces and fun dishwear finds are all here. Need additional ‘facilities’ for your event? Maybe an iPod porta-potty is what you’re looking for. Maybe give your friends a take-home gift with a picture from a ‘digital photo party booth.’ Sounds like fun to me.

If you’re only going to do one thing though, please make sure you don’t miss the retro instructional ‘How to Party’ video, the 50’s were so edgy!
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Auto Themed Dishware
Auto Themed Dishware
Fun-ctional Snackware for Car Nuts
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Heated Snack Trays
Heated Snack Trays
Chip 'n' Dip Hotplates
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iPod Integrated Karaoke
iPod Integrated Karaoke
The Memorex SingStand
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46
Light-Up Ice Cubes
Light-Up Ice Cubes
A Cool way to Heat up the Night
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45
Retro Instructional Videos
Retro Instructional Videos
How to Party
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Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets
Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets
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Porta-Party iPods
Porta-Party iPods
Human Interaction Series
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42
Home Cocktail Factories
Home Cocktail Factories
The Chugulug
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41
Protective Party Bags
Protective Party Bags
Safe Clubbing Pack
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40
Hands-Free Drinking Devices
Hands-Free Drinking Devices
Clip-On Wine Holders
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39
Themed Karaoke Rooms
Themed Karaoke Rooms
Aria Blu
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38
Drink Holding Snack Tray
Drink Holding Snack Tray
The Go Plate Wins Today's Cheese Award
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37
Party Monitors
Party Monitors
Judges How Rockin' Your Party Is
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36
Portable Cocktail Makers
Portable Cocktail Makers
The Margarator
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35
Super Kegs for Tailgates
Super Kegs for Tailgates
The Party-A-Cargo
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34
Ice Luge Chills Your Shots
Ice Luge Chills Your Shots
Lush Life Party Ice
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33
Single-Serving Wine Coolers
Single-Serving Wine Coolers
The Ravi Instant Wine Chiller
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32
Multitasking Bottle Openers
Multitasking Bottle Openers
The Crowbar Conquers Beers and Nails
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31
Futuristic Eco Kegs
Futuristic Eco Kegs
The Kegstand
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30
Edible Pinatas
Edible Pinatas
Waste-Free Party Favors
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29
LED Party Ball
LED Party Ball
Interactive Zygote
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28
Twist Cocktail Shaker
Twist Cocktail Shaker
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27
Mobile Cocktail Bar
Mobile Cocktail Bar
Alpina for Pool Parties
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26
Deer Head Table Decor
Deer Head Table Decor
Stag Salt and Pepper Shakers
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25
Ice Candles
Ice Candles
Thaw by Matthew Jackson
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24
Wearable Cocktail Glasses
Wearable Cocktail Glasses
Brilliant by Frida Jeppsson
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Eco-Friendly Ice Cubes
Eco-Friendly Ice Cubes
Nordic Rocks
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22
Lightable LED Dinner Table
Lightable LED Dinner Table
Create a Halo of Light Around Any Object
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21
Blender With Handle Bar Throttle
Blender With Handle Bar Throttle
AJ Prindle Party Blender
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20
Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs
Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs
Metal Work by Boris Bally
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19
Table Top Fireplace
Table Top Fireplace
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18
Nail Picks & Finger Plates
Nail Picks & Finger Plates
Creative Party Snacks from WorldWideFred
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17
Table Top Fireplaces
Table Top Fireplaces
'Apoll' Candle Alternative
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16
Bubblicious Entertaining Venues
Bubblicious Entertaining Venues
Moet & Chardon Champagne Party at Melbourne Cup
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15
Personal Bar
Personal Bar
WunderBar Dispenses Keg Beer, Cold Wine and Drinks
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14
Cook Top Placemats
Cook Top Placemats
Modular Grills for Social Dining
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13
DIY Home Beer Stations
DIY Home Beer Stations
The All-in-One NanoBrewMaster Brews, Chills, Cleans, and Serves
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12
Make Your Own Alcohol
Make Your Own Alcohol
Home Tabletop Distillation Unit
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11
Big Bottle Wine Dispenser
Big Bottle Wine Dispenser
a Wine Keg for Your Kitchen
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10
Digital Photo Party Booths
Digital Photo Party Booths
The NYC ShootBooth
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9
Wine Glass Holding Dishes
Wine Glass Holding Dishes
The 'James' Plate
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8
Pistol-Shaped Shot Pourers
Pistol-Shaped Shot Pourers
Liquor and Guns Combine for Party Pleasure
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7
Wine Vending Machines
Wine Vending Machines
The Skybar
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6
High Tech Tablecloths
High Tech Tablecloths
LumiGram For Dazzling Dinners
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5
Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
The Gamerator
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4
Interchangeable Wine Glasses
Interchangeable Wine Glasses
Modular Wine Glasses by Sherwood Forlee
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3
Light of The Party
Light of The Party
Soul Fusion Glow Shoes
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2
8 Person Beer Bongs
8 Person Beer Bongs
The Octabong
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1
Deceptively Compact Dining Sets
Deceptively Compact Dining Sets
Gioia's Monolith Table For Small Space Slendor
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