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Behind-the-Scenes Party Essentials

Forget the poinsettias and buckets of wine; these are the holiday essentials you actually need for a successful soiree.

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Philips Hue Ambiance lighting will never be the same after you try the Philips Hue lighting system. Using a companion app, you can tell the lights to turn on or off at certain times, set them to specific colors, and manage them remotely. Philips even offers "Light Recipes," preset lighting settings for various purposes like relaxing, reading, and concentrating. Photo by: Philips
Philips Hue Ambiance lighting will never be the same after you try the Philips Hue lighting system. Using a companion app, you can tell the lights to turn on or off at certain times, set them to specific colors, and manage them remotely. Philips even offers "Light Recipes," preset lighting settings for various purposes like relaxing, reading, and concentrating. Photo by: Philips
Sonos Great music is crucial. Sonos speakers are wireless, and easy to install and hide throughout your home for an enveloping sound. Hook them up to your turntable, music library, or stream music via controls on your smart phone for the perfect musical mix all night long. Plus, when the party is over, you can use the speakers for epic movie nights. From $199
Sonos Great music is crucial. Sonos speakers are wireless, and easy to install and hide throughout your home for an enveloping sound. Hook them up to your turntable, music library, or stream music via controls on your smart phone for the perfect musical mix all night long. Plus, when the party is over, you can use the speakers for epic movie nights. From $199
The revolutionary Bistro Citrus Juicer by Bodum is a juicer's dream—it sits higher than most juicers, its drip-stop keeps the juice from dripping all over your kitchen counter, and its cyclone function prevents the pulp from going awry. Made from plastic, silicone, and stainless steel. Comes in black, orange, red, and white with bonus Pavina Grip Glasses.
The revolutionary Bistro Citrus Juicer by Bodum is a juicer's dream—it sits higher than most juicers, its drip-stop keeps the juice from dripping all over your kitchen counter, and its cyclone function prevents the pulp from going awry. Made from plastic, silicone, and stainless steel. Comes in black, orange, red, and white with bonus Pavina Grip Glasses.
A recent Dwell San Francisco office addition, the Yves Béhar-designed Sodastream is turning all of its beholders into carboned water devotees. SodaStream has been carbonating tap water since 1903 and most recently, Béhar transformed a classic into a sleek and pared-down minimalist design and introduced three strengths of carbon bubbles.
A recent Dwell San Francisco office addition, the Yves Béhar-designed Sodastream is turning all of its beholders into carboned water devotees. SodaStream has been carbonating tap water since 1903 and most recently, Béhar transformed a classic into a sleek and pared-down minimalist design and introduced three strengths of carbon bubbles.
These geometric leather theorem coasters from Anthropologie are designed by Molly McGrath, whom finds inspiration from both urban and natural elements.
These geometric leather theorem coasters from Anthropologie are designed by Molly McGrath, whom finds inspiration from both urban and natural elements.
Thing Industries' Sacrificial Chair is a clever take on occasional seating. (If it's in the bedroom, you'd throw clothes on it, anyway, right?)
Thing Industries' Sacrificial Chair is a clever take on occasional seating. (If it's in the bedroom, you'd throw clothes on it, anyway, right?)