This luster dust is also great for rimming glasses, although everyone's lips get a little lustrous (even the boys!) I also love to rub the luster on apples, pomegranates and other winter fruits. It adds a lot of magic and drama to centerpieces and displays.

This is a nice shaker by WMF. It's got a built in strainer so you don't get any icebergs floating in your drink. If you shake the liquid in the ice long enough (put a bar towel around the metal so you don't freeze your hands), the liquid will form it's own ice layer once poured into the glass. No extra ice needed, thank you!

For a thorough dictionary of drinks, Drinkology can be your liquor-loving Webster's.

Simple and solid - the perfect jigger/shot glass.

I've never been a huge fan of veggies in my drinks, but many people can't live without them. Always make sure to have a few options for your veggie and fruit loving party guests.

No one should drink on an empty stomach; give your guests a little something to nosh on to keep things lively but sane. Nuts are great because they have protein and fat; a good combination for this use.

These red wine glasses are a good basic start for your collection.

You'll want to decant your red wine for the tastiest results. Don't worry about the white.

This is a great album and even though it's been out for some years, it's still a perfect mellow background.

Robin Guthrie, previously of Cocteau Twins, fuels the dreamy, stunning guitars that underscore lush vocals by Siobhan de Maré.