You have one month until Labor Day, so any lingering desires to host a summer bash or shake a few ice cold martinis for a small, intimate group on the lanai had better be addressed soon. (True enough, I keep reminding myself that technically, summer lasts through September 22 this year, but still.) Take note: all six of the Metropolitan Market locations just launched their annual kitchen sales.

Cocktail shakers, drink makers, tumblers, and all manner of cookware and cutlery is 40% through the weekend.

Other favorite stops for cocktail party supplies include: the Spanish Table, Chartreuse International, and Sur la Table who just happens to also be holding a summer sale with lots of end-of-season bargains.

Oh, and what will you wear to your party? Get thee to stores like Totokaelo and Merge, where already on-sale summer merchandise has been marked down another 20%, and find out.