Our Top Sources

These are a few of our favorite things...

Our go-to resources for every party

If you've tuned in to the endless options of planning and epic party supplies we feature, you've seen the plethora of ideas for decor. Whether you're drawn to DIY centerpieces, disco party photo ops, or your one-year-old's funfetti party needs, you're in the right spot. We also suggest TONS of product ideas in each of our parties to make it super easy for you to plan, make a list, and then purchase.

But what happens if they’re not quite fitting your vision? Don't worry - we've done our best to cover our bases there too. Check out a few of our favorite stores to help you find the perfect addition! From dinnerware to flatware to candles and gifts, we've sorted these lists and snagged what we think are the best resources for you. So scroll on! Mix and match from these top hosting supply options and watch your dream party come to life.

Plates, Bowls and the Like

Phone eats first these days, as they say.

• Amor Arc - your newest go-to plateware
• Roro - ceramic and mango wood add a rugged cool look
• ‍Blomus (from Food 52) - revisiting simplicity, as they say‍
• Mora - chic and agreeable, the way we'd all like to be
• ‍Heath Ceramics - adding solid slots of color to personalize your plates

Disposable Dinnerware (aka paper plates, etc.)

Since the dishes can wait. Or better yet, get tossed.

Plates

• ‍Meri Meri - wow every parent at your kid's parties‍
• Harlow & Grey - sophisticated and just downright #designgoals‍
• ‍Coterie - add a pop of color to every place setting

Dinner Napkins

• White and Gold - trim adds a touch of elegance anywhere
• Built-in Flatware Pocket - just like that, your party is classy
• Colored Linen-Feel - a level up on paper, but no wash required here
• Sleek Black - no stains showing here

Cocktail Napkins

• White with Gold - for a little snazz on the old handkerchief
• Studio OH! - floral, cute dogs, and even a llama option
• Scalloped Kraft Brown - not your standard paper bag
• Entertaining with Caspari - chinoiserie accents beautify instantly

Flatware

So you never have to scramble for enough forks and knives again.

Higher End

• CB2 - stainless steel, mixed colors or modern, you decide
• Food 52 - silver plated or pop of color, it's here

For Everyday Use

• Oliviola - matte gold or matte black, you got options
• ‍Ikea - no assembly required

Glassware

Serving cocktails, sparkling waters, or mocktails? Serve in style and instantly elevate your party.

• Crate & Barrel - the OG
• Zoofox - not your usual glass of water in these tumblers
• Colored & Stemless - bonus: guests can remember whose is whose by color
• Estelle Glassware - luxury hand-blown colored glass‍
• World Market - the world is your oyster

Linens

Whether used to enhance decor or as protection from your cousin's toddler's spilled milk - you can make it pretty.

• Julia Amory - you'll hardly need a centerpiece with these masterpieces
• One Kings Lane - fresh textiles or prints or basic
• ‍Meioro - geometric, patterned, pretty
• Waysle - fitted, stretch, polyester: done
• ‍The Avenue by Lyndsey Zorich - blue skies, stripes and paisley: take your pick
• Bella Lino - monogrammed and classical

Candles

It's lit.

For the Table

• Pillar Candles - mood = set
• Soson Handcrafted - perfect for arranging as centerpieces
• Tea Lights - precisely that
• Olorvela - scented was enough, but these jar options > 
• Anecdote Candles - to entertain guests while in the bathroom (and of course enhance the atmosphere)

For the Bathroom

• Brooklyn - to freshen up the powder room
• AHAlife - now merged with sister brand Design Milk
• ‍Paddywax - these lids will do it for ya
• Taja - customize, engrave, personalize and blow them all away (ha, ha...)

Votive Holders

(Holding) all of the lights. Rihanna with the backup here.

• Glassy Baby - smooth and for a good cause
• Hexagon - gold, geometric and just cool
• Turquoise Tealight - need we say more

Conversation Starters

You're great at conversation - we know. Now make it easier for even your sweetest wallflower friend.

• Convers(ate) - kickstarting convos worldwide (but really)‍
• Holstee - it's the patterns on these cards for us‍
• We’re Not Really Strangers - they took over IG and are taking our hearts too‍
• Hella Awkward - but it's literally the opposite
• Topix - featuring endless options: 424 to be exact
• Salsa - it's like Mad Libs, the spicy edition
• Block Party - Jenga with a twist
• Jenga Customized - make this game what you want; get to know each other, dare, tell a secret, you name it | Order Jenga

Specialty Items from Have-Everything Stores

A little bit of this, a lotta pizzazz. Your finishing touches, delivered.

• Acrylic Sticks (swizzle sticks) - because cocktails taste better in good fashion
• Anthropologie - for those last minute pieces that finish it off‍
• Food 52 - linens, flatware, recipes...enjoy‍
• Jayson Home - the knickknacks your party didn't know it needed (sorry wallet, not sorry!)‍
• MoMA Design Store - sleek and stylish to complete your aesthetic‍
• Zara Home - fragrances, candles, and table accessories to go the extra mile

Unique Gifts

Your Mary Poppins bag of endless ideas. Check them out and wow your guests. And yourself too.

• AHAlife - the dash of color and pizzazz we all needed‍
• Fred & Friends - fun and games, gift guides, ideas for the kids - Fred gets it‍‍
• The Little Market - waffle weave linens and so much more; all giving back to artisans and families in need‍
• The Met Store - pieces with history and meaning to wow any recipient‍
• Uncommon Goods - uncommonly good at what they do‍
• Wildwood Chocolate - jury's still out on if anything is better than handcrafted confections

Now, to infinity and beyond!

Seriously though, your party is bound to be out of this world (or in the case you're going for ultra chill vibes, it will absolutely be that). Remember: this party is yours. Whatever you pick that suits your taste is what is going to feel and look best for you.

Take a look at our lists, and see where the endless interwebs take you! With our years of party expertise, these really are our top go-tos for all things parties. An accent decor piece (or 4!) can make a world of difference on your party presentation. Have fun!

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