Your next cocktail party will be unique and trendy affair with these essentials:

• Set of 13 hand blown shot glasses.  Made in Japan and courtesy of Abitare.


• Black resin & bamboo inlay tray by Andrianna Shamaris.
  

A haven for design savvy Brooklynites, Abitare specializes in home accessories and gifts that are both chic and functional. Abitare focuses on global and local artists who create sophisticated pieces for the home that mix seamlessly with any decor. "Our goal is to find objects that have simple design and are timeless," explains co-founder, Joanne Esposito.

Andrianna Shamaris, a favorite among architects, interior designers, stylists and celebrities, scouts the globe for materials. Some of her favorites include teak, tamarin wood, bamboo and resin. Her designs fit in as much with a contemporary sensibility, as well as in a more traditional, formal style.