Bucket List: Chill'n This Summer

{ Via: Tiffany La Belle }

What's on your bucket list? Sure there are trips around the world, climbing the highest mountain, and for me, dancing at my daughter's wedding. Today my bucket list can be found a little closer to home.....on the bar, at the pool, on the patio. These buckets will get the party going, keep the wine and beer chilled, and keep you cool all Summer long. 

HERE: 16 Ways To Chill Out

Jonathan Adler Malachite-Pattern Ice Bucket

Handcrafted and haute. Loving all of the metallic details.

Horchow

Butterfly Garden Wine Cooler

This beautiful bucket deserves a fine vintage.

MacKenzie-Childs

DIY Frozen Floral Ice Bucket

Gorgeous, right? I have actually done this before without instructions. This is better. Get the details at

Domino

Acrylic Beverage Bucket

Keep your guests out of the kitchen with this clearly chic acrylic container. Have it monogrammed to make a statement. An affordable gift, too.

Swoozies

Bamboo Ice Bucket

Thomas Fuchs designs a classic container that adds class to any tabletop inside or out.

Alchemy Fine Home

Bird Bucket

This little birdie is actually a planter.  As styled by the Celebration Stylist, it also makes a fly ice bucket when filled with cubes and a bottle of Rosé. And then make sure you pick up these fabulous Flamingo Glasses.

Pier One

Elegance Champagne Bucket

Reminiscent of the beautiful Baroque era, this durable acrylic bucket is patio perfect! Best yet, it is less than $50

Amara

Dwell Studio Vases

I so love this set up. Re-purposing items in your home is both clever and economical. In this case, chic ceramic vases become ice buckets and a home for bottles of bubbly.

Lulu & Georgia

Aerin Woven & Silver Ice Bucket with Tongs

Williams Sonoma has partnered with lifestyle expert, Aerin Lauder, to create exclusive bar essentials that reflect her signature style. 

Williams Sonoma 

Two's Company Pineapple Ice Jar

You'll be the most hospitable host when entertaining with this pretty piece.

Shopbop

White & Gold Pineapple Ice Bucket

This may be my favorite of the edit. It's playful with a touch of gold luxe. Best yet, they are less than $5!

World Market

Rolling Wagon Party Bucket

Take your party on the go! 

Pottery Barn

Mikko Ice Bucket

A cool combo of wood and metal keep your contents chilled indoors or out.

Nambe

Oscar de la Renta Acorn Brass & Tortoise Ice Bucket

Tortoise is terrific for Summer! Oscar always knew how to celebrate with style.

The Well Appointed House

Champagne Cooler

Made from naturally cooling black terracotta in Finland. It's also the perfect surface to customize your cooler with chalk. 

Bloomingdale's

Tina Frey Designs

This minimalist resin basket is big on style and storage. The leather handles add the luxe.

Barney's New York

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If you loved the illustration at the top of the page, please do visit my friend, Tiffany La Belle's, website. She is talented with a stunning sense of style. You can see and purchase all of her work at TiffanyLaBelle.com

Kitchen Couture: A Refresh For Fall

We spend tens of thousands (and more) on our kitchens. This kind of investment requires the right accessories. Now is the time to get ready for all of the Fall and Winter entertaining opportunities.  Whether it is planned or not, everyone always ends up in the kitchen. Shop this edit to be party prepared.

HERE: Seventeen Stylish Kitchen Accessories

Tom Dixon Stone Chopping Board And Pestle And Mortar
Tom Dixon creates a fabulous modern mix of textures and tools for your kitchen. These two are perfect pieces for preparation and service.
Shop Horne

Cutting Board    Mortar and Pestle

Threshold Izon Flatware
Sleek simple and modern, these affordable place settings will add the right touch to any upscale kitchen or table.
Target

fferrone Home Accessories
If you have any glass cabinets, you will soon realize that anything within them is on display. I love the minimalist but luxe look of these bowls, glasses, and the Midas touch of gold!
AHAlife

Williams-Sonoma Goldtouch Bakeware
I have wanted these baking essentials for years, but have just never got around to ordering yet. They are non stick and just so glam. Click to see the many tools available. The above set is now on sale.
Williams-Sonoma

Rablabs Platters and Coasters
All of that granite, marble, and expensive stone needs to be protected! The designers at Rablabs have created jewelry for your couture counters. Use them for a bottle of wine, a platter of appetizers, or just a little eye candy. Party perfect!
Barney's New York

Ferm Living Tea Towels
Fashionable, functional and fabulous. These towels will add good face to your own couture kitchen.
Burke Decor

Galvanized Cake Stands

This set of three will blend with almost any decor from farmhouse rustic to urban chic. 

Anthropologie

Jonathan Adler Acrylic Trays

A good looking tray is always good to have on hand. Pick a pattern that best coordinates with your kitchen. Monogram it and gift it to your a host.

Zhush

Aluminum Servers

Handcrafted and sold exclusively at Sur La Table. These shiny trays are perfect for appetizers, cookies, or a line up of candy apples on the kitchen island. On Sale, too!

Sur La Table

High Rise Nickel Dog Bowls

Add a stylish accent to your home and your dog's dining experience. These are so pretty, I would be tempted to use them for cooks tools on the counter top!

Bitch New York

Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Pie Plate

This stylish set goes from oven to table to freezer with ease. Use several of these on your Brunch Buffet with different types of quiche or frittatas inside.

Neiman Marcus

Lulu Pizza Set
Throw a pizza party and serve it up with Nambe's pizza stone set. It's one of our fave things to do in the kitchen. I think I need this.
Nambe

Savora Colander

If a colander can be chic, this one is.  

Bloomingdale's

Le Creuset Black and White Collection

Dress your kitchen and table or dinner in black and white. Together this fine French cookware elevates anything you cook and serve in them.

Le Creuset and on Sale at One King's Lane

Bistro Kitchen Towel Set

Make a bold personal statement with these absorbent Turkish towels. Monogram them as you wish.

Mark and Graham

Gold Dipped Pinch Bowls

Add a touch of precious metal to your couture counters. These beautiful bowls will hold a multitude of "things." I would love to fill them with a "pinch" of salt, fresh herbs, fresh ground pepper, and whatever I am cooking with at the time. A nice way to clear the clutter while entertaining.

Food52

Tina Fey Serverware

Sculpted by hand, this new selection of stylish servers are really works of art. I love the organic shapes.

Serena and Lily

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