Flip-flop coasters   Salt and pepper shakers, dip bowl and spreader   Crystal wine stoppers

Glass act
Dress up your wine glasses with Drinkwear by Carrie and Co. These flip flop-style coasters stay attached as you mingle with your guests. If you’re prone to losing your drink, the individual colors and patterns help identify your glass. Coasters $5.50 each; goblets with crackle-glass stems by Gorham, $24.95 for a set of four, The Village Store, 110 S. Main Street, Davidson, 704-892-4440, www.thevillagestore.com.

Shake it up
Vibrant ceramics always bring a smile, and these turquoise-and-lime salt-and-pepper shakers by Berryware are no exception. Plus, they coordinate quite nicely with this fish-themed dip-and-spreader set by Boston Warehouse. Dip-and-spreader set, $12; salt-and-pepper shakers, $20; Papaya Papers, 19825-C North Cove Road, Cornelius, 704-895-4454.

Showstoppers
Enhance your favorite bottle of wine at any gathering with these bright, multi-colored crystal bottle stoppers. They not only add flair to wine bottles but also seal in flavor for storage. Perfect as a gift for that special wine enthusiast. $21.99, Blacklion, 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, 704-895-9539, www.blacklion.com.

In the mood
Add a bit of ambiance to your next get-together. These hand-poured jar candles by Tyler offer smokeless fragrance diffusion throughout the room, in addition to a long burn time (20 to 130 hours, depending on size). Available in 3.4, 11, and 22-ounce sizes with attractive containers. $6.50 to $19.90, Blacklion, 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, 704-895-9539, www.blacklion.com.