10 Essentials from west elm for a Swanky Cocktail Soiree

As part of our partnership with our friends at west elm in October — from book parties (Dallas on Saturday! See the whole schedule here) to a big kitchen makeover sweepstakes (enter now!) — we’re also showing off some of our favorites from their fall collection.

Some of my own personal favorites this season are the glam and swanky glassware, bar accessories, and bar carts — all of which are inspiring me to throw a fancy cocktail party at home.

Once you’ve glammed up your bar, make sure to get the cocktail recipes that we developed for west elm, too, like a Figgy Old-Fashioned and Mezcal Manhattan.

→ Figgy Old-Fashioned, Mezcal Old-Fashioned, and Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Gin Fizz from The Kitchn at west elm

1. Terrace Bar Cart – $339. Get the party rolling with this very glamorous Old Hollywood-style bar bart.
2. Dobson Flip-Down Bar – $679. Mid-century looks, and a small footprint. It will sit demurely holding books in the corner of the living room — until it’s time to party!
3. Festive Fair Isle Decanter – $39. I love pouring liquor into decanters; it feels so Mad Men and old school. This one is especially good looking.
4. Lucky You Bottle Opener – $12. A little piece of luck for your bar.
5. Square Lacquer Tray in Gold – $34. Serve your cocktails forth in style.
6. Vintage Style Stemware – $32 for four. Classic coupes with a sparkling edge.
7. Metallic-Print Glassware – $34 for four. I truly love the glam pattern on these.
8. Deco Barware Collection – Gold + Marble – $79. Even the bar tools get an upgrade with this swanky set.
9. Mid-Century Cocktail Shaker – $29. The wood top is a nice retro touch on this shaker.
10. Brooklyn Hemispherical Bitters – $25. Fancy bitters in Black Mission Fig. Sriracha, or Meyer Lemon for your gussied-up cocktails.