Laid-Back but Elevated: Hosting a Summer Gathering with a Touch of Design

BrandsWalk Creative | July 28, 2025

This summer, elevate the gathering with details that matter: a perfectly cut corkscrew, a sculptural fruit bowl, candlelight that brings out good stories. Here are five simple design-forward tools that help you do more with less, and host in style without losing the casual mood.

1. The Wine Key You’ll Use Forever

Craighill Best Wine Key

There’s a reason this tool has “best” in the name. Crafted with stainless steel and a walnut inlay, it’s satisfying to hold, beautifully engineered, and compact enough to bring on a picnic. No plastic arms. No awkward twisting. Just precision and reliability — whether you’re opening a chilled rosé or your favorite natural red.

2. A Corkscrew with Personality

Alessi Alessandro M. Parade Corkscrew

Not all design is subtle — and that’s part of the fun. This iconic corkscrew from Alessi, designed by Alessandro Mendini, turns a functional object into a conversation piece. With its cheerful form and clever mechanics, it makes opening a bottle feel like part of the celebration.

3. Ice, But Make It Interesting

W&P Prism Cocktail Ice Mold

Details make a drink. These prism-shaped cocktail ice molds freeze large, sculptural blocks that melt slowly and look sharp in a glass. Great for cocktails, mocktails, or just elevating sparkling water — especially when garnished with mint or citrus. Plus, they pop out easily. No awkward banging.

4. A Fruit Bowl That Doubles as Art

Alessi La Stanza dello Scirocco

Designed by Mario Trimarchi, this stainless steel fruit bowl is inspired by quiet Sicilian courtyards and the wind passing through them. The angular silhouette catches light beautifully, even when empty. Place it on your dining table or sideboard — it brings structure, story, and dimension to any room.

5. The Candle for Summer Nights

The SOi Company Confetti Candle – Pink Flamingo

Set the tone with something soft and lightly tropical. This hand-poured candle combines notes of sweet citrus and warm summer air in a colorful glass vessel. The name says it all — Confetti. Whether it’s a group hang or a solo wind-down, this is the kind of scent that makes the space feel alive.

Hosting in summer can just simply feel personal. A few thoughtful objects can turn a simple night into something memorable. Let your home do the talking with tools that mix beauty and function, and let the laughter fill the rest.

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Laid-Back but Elevated: Hosting a Summer Gathering with a Touch of Design

1. The Wine Key You’ll Use Forever

2. A Corkscrew with Personality

3. Ice, But Make It Interesting

4. A Fruit Bowl That Doubles as Art

5. The Candle for Summer Nights

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Laid-Back but Elevated: Hosting a Summer Gathering with a Touch of Design

1. The Wine Key You’ll Use Forever

2. A Corkscrew with Personality

3. Ice, But Make It Interesting

4. A Fruit Bowl That Doubles as Art

5. The Candle for Summer Nights

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