Entertaining design

Though it's still a little cold and rainy in New York, we're about to enter my absolute favorite time of the year: outdoor-socializing season.

I love having drinks in noisy bars on the sidewalk and hanging out at tiny backyard parties, and I especially enjoy the late-afternoonweekend rooftop gatherings. Thesebright striped glasses by mid-century designer Georges Briard would be perfect for filling with delicious white sangria at just such an event. I also love Briard's delicate cruet set, these pretty gold-etched glass trays, and, though it might not be right for this second, this adorable enamel fondue pot.