Stuff Our Stockings With This Party Wish List — Part I

Santa Baby,

It’s like this — naughty is relative. It really depends on your definition. And in the spirit of you being all-forgiving, we’re crafting our party wish list so you can prove you’re the bigger man. Check out our notes below and have at it! We promise to give goodness another go next year. No, really.

Brandy warming taken to hot new levels by Old Dutch International

Brandy warmer. Yeah, we know this is impractical, but that’s why it’s on our wish list. We won’t buy one for ourselves, but promise to warm brandy by a roaring fire every night if someone, hint hint, stuffed our stockings with it. Suddenly, we can’t imagine having a party without one. $24.

Chic lighter. Whether you inhale or not, this modern pyro-gift is a cool way to make fire. We’re using them to light candles and scorch garnish. $32.

Hand-blown cruets. These are bad &^%*(& to give as a gift, but since this list is all about us, we’ll take two, please. And we won’t be regifting. $22.

Hand-crafted alphabet platter from Etsy.

Handmade platter. We love this piece partly because you can feel the artist’s passion and partly because it channels our inner keyboard jockey. And of course we’re all for the one-woman-show crafting in her own studio. $42.

Industrial tumblers. Any time you can combine cocktailing with self-defense, we’re in. This pair of low balls is half concrete, half glass and completely talk-worthy. $40 for two.

Table grill. Who says you can’t have a grill party in December? This baby — part art, part function — just cranked up the dial on our tapas party. $340.

Three-tier serving tray. You can’t help but be happy looking at this pop-colored Swedish server. It makes us even happier when it’s filled with chocolates. $85