local splurges

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Raising the Bar

October is the kickoff for the holiday season and that means making sure your home bar is locked, stocked and ready to go.

By Casey Gillespie

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1. Every good bartender knows to keep all your ingredients handy, and that includes the fruit for garnishes. Not to worry, with Serena and Lily’s marble-

and-brass Millerton

Footed Fruit Bowl, your garnishes will have a home that is both stylish and functional. Available at www.sereneandlily. com, $198 2. If your next cocktail party is in need of a conversation starter, these vintage Champagne coupes by modernist designer Russel Wright (circa 1951) are a musthave. Available at

Poet and the Bench

(11 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley) or www.poetand thebench.com, $133 for set of 4 3. The holidays are finally here so why not add a little glam? Whether you are upping your hosting game or looking for a gift, Crate and Barrel’s Calder Brass

Ice Bucket with

Tongs is definitely a good idea. Available at Crate and Barrel (320 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera) or www. crateandbarrel.com, $79.95 4. Does your bar cart need an upgrade? Then stop by March and pick up this exquisite Josef Hoffmann for Lobmeyr–designed crystal decanter set. We love the timelessness of the matte-frosted and hand-painted design. Available at March (3075 Sacramento Street, San Francisco) or www. marchsf.com, $1,195 5. When it comes to making cocktails, having the right tools is essential. And as soon as we laid eyes on this chic

Luxe Hanging Bar

Tool Set at Curate Studio, we knew it was a winner. Holiday coacktail fun awaits. Available at Curate Studio (562 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo) or www. curatestudio.com, $88

Your New Palm Springs Escape

A desert oasis with an island state of mind.

Located in the Uptown Design District, the newly transformed Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs features island-inspired drinks and dining, and the soothing St. Somewhere Spa, Palm Springs’ largest spa. Each of our guest rooms and suites is a sanctuary designed to help you escape and recharge.