Gallery: 15 Gifts and Gadgets for Throwing a Legendary Party
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[Philips Hue Go](http://www2.meethue.com/en-xx/the-range/hue-go/) __$100__ | Who wouldn't want a little portable bowl of colored light? The Hue Go has a built-in rechargeable battery, so you can run it off an outlet at dinner, then take it with you when the party moves to the back porch. The LED array inside produces 16 million colors, letting you match the mood to the moment.
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[CB2 Roy Tray](http://www.cb2.com/roy-trays/f11630) __$40 and up__ | This eye-catching iron tray adds a dash of sophistication to any gathering, whether you’re serving hors d’oeuvres or a fancy nightcap. Raw metal on the outside, enameled blue or ivory inside, it could make even a couple of PBRs look classy.
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[Lomo’Instant Sanremo](http://shop.lomography.com/en/lomo-instant-luxuryedition) __$169__ | The whole point of an instant camera is to deliver photos … instantly. That doesn’t have to mean low quality, though. This one comes with portrait and 170-degree fish-eye lens attachments, along with a built-in 27mm-equivalent wide-angle, variable exposure controls, and a maximum aperture of f/8. You’ll be the life of the photo party.
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[Tom Dixon Plum Cocktail Shaker](http://www.tomdixon.net/us/plum-cocktail-shaker.html) __$135__ | The sci-fi look of this copper-plated cocktail shaker might throw you, but the instructions for using it are the same as always: fill with booze, add ice, and agitate. Don’t be surprised, however, if you draw an audience.
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[IKEA Groggy Coasters](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60017615/) __$7 for 6__ | Coasters have a simple job: to protect your tabletops from nicks and water rings. You could spend a lot more, but these stainless steel squares, with their padded base and clingy center, get the job done and look sharp doing it.
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Fredericks & Mae [Darts](http://fredericksandmae.com/products/darts) and [Dartboard](http://fredericksandmae.com/collections/shop/products/dartboard) __$132, $140__ | Darts were once tools of war, weighted at the tips so their points would drive into human targets. Ouch. Today they’re rarely used as weapons. They’re also rarely this pretty. Fredericks & Mae’s thread-wrapped instruments of fun come in sets of three and match its boldly colored dartboard. The target looks like something you’d see in a gallery of early-20th-century art, not a dive bar. You can fling darts at it or just hang it up and stare. There’s no shame in this game.
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[Italesse Fresnel Party Glasses](http://www.italesse.com/sp/en/prodotto/unbreakable-drinking-glasses.3sp) __$50 for 6__ | Some people can’t hold their liquor; you don’t want them dropping glasses at your big pool party. These polycarbonate tumblers are unbreakable, and the elegant ridges on the side, inspired by the fresnel lenses in lighthouses, make them less slippy.
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[*Liquid Intelligence*](http://books.wwnorton.com/books/Liquid-Intelligence/) __$35__ | Making the perfect cocktail is a science: it takes precision and know-how to get the desired result. This is your textbook. Author Dave Arnold draws on years of experimentation to explain everything from the basics of blending flavors to the joys of nitro-muddling. His 120 recipes will turn you into the mixologist you've always wanted to be.
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[Magisso Naturally Cooling Ice Bucket](https://www.aplusrstore.com/product/1747/naturally-cooling-ceramic-carafe) __$90__ | Along with a matching water carafe, ceramic designer Simon Stevens created this terra-cotta ice bucket for the Finnish company Magisso. It uses evaporation to keep the ice inside cool. Just soak the bucket for a minute before you fill it.
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[Magisso Naturally Cooling Carafe](https://www.aplusrstore.com/product/1747/naturally-cooling-ceramic-carafe) __$55__ | Briefly soak this piece of terra-cotta barware before you fill it, and the water inside will stay cool as the moisture from the walls of the vessel evaporate. Ceramic designer Simon Stevens created this, and the matching ice bucket, for the Finnish company Magisso.
Bryan Edwards11wl-party-brevillecitruspress
[Breville Citrus Press](http://www.brevilleusa.com/die-cast-citrus-press.html) __$200__ | Margaritas made with fresh-squeezed lemons and limes? Oh, yeah. But the juice part can be a chore. This hardworking, drip-free citrus press lets you crank out pitchers of the stuff without the mess. The handle distributes pressure evenly for maximum juice, and the quiet motor won’t disrupt your guests’ witty chatter.
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[Wild & Wolf Backgammon Set](http://amzn.com/B00PRDY7G8) __$23__ | Rolling an acey-deucey with orange and turquoise dice probably won’t be any more satisfying, but you may finally convince your miami dolphins-loving friend to play backgammon with you.
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[UE Boom 2](http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/ueboom2) __$199__ | portable bluetooth speakers are known for their convenience, not their sound. The UE Boom 2 upends that assumption. This sequel to a thumping, battery-sipping, cylindrical blaster that was already one of our favorites adds wireless range, ruggedness, and waterproofing for poolside plays. Another fun new trick? Just tap the top to pause, play, or skip.
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[Sonos Play:5](http://www.sonos.com/shop/play5) __$499__ | the best option for filling your home with high-quality wireless audio is sonos. Put the newly redesigned Play:5 speaker in your spacious parlor with the vaulted ceilings and let it bring the noise. Plus, when you set up the device, it automatically tunes itself to the space—you’ll get the crispiest sound in any room of the house.
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[Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless](http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Wireless-Speakers/Wireless-Speakers/Zeppelin-Wireless/product-details.html) __$699__ | with the addition of bluetooth and spotify connect, B&W’s iconic home speaker is no longer AirPlay-only. (It’s also no longer an iPhone dock.) the rest of the guts have been reengineered to bring even greater clarity and punishing volume to those Led Zeppelin remasters. Sure, it looks like a giant doobie, but it sounds super dope.
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