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Birthday Fête Essentials

It's my favorite day of the year: My birthday. And for this very special holiday (yes, I consider it so), I've rounded up the perfect products for any fête d'anniversaire—especially those squished in with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Happy Birthday, fellow Sagittarians!

Cake Form by Vessel

Cake Form

For guests who just want "the tiniest sliver" to those willing to eat the entire pie, here's a cake form to fit all appetites. The form molds the batter into a ring comprising 15 different serving sizes and is made of silicon so the cake will easily pop out when it's cooked and cooled.

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Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker

The eggless recipes for this ball led me to believe that the ice cream might not solidify well, but the ball produced a surprisingly thick treat. It got even better with about ten minutes of freezer time after the recommended 30 minutes of tossing and kicking. It looks like a hamster ball and I guess it’s a good way to keep a child occupied, but it’s a lot of work for less than a pint of ice cream. —Jake Godby
bananagrams word game

Bananagrams

Birthday parties are ripe for game playing. This year, Bananagrams stole our hearts as the best-packaged, best-to-play game for groups of nearly any size. —Miyoko Ohtake
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Jalusta Cake Stand

Though you could place your cake on a simple platter, if it's going to bear candles, it deserves higher ground. This elegant stand's simple glass design will be right at home in any modern dining room. —Miyoko Ohtake
Vessel Ivy by Amy Adams for Perch

Vessel: Ivy

Few things are better than a beautiful bouquet on one's birthday. This lovely vase, handmade by Brooklyn-based ceramics company Perch!, stands 11.5-inches tall with a 4-inch opening (and has a wider-stouter sister, the Vessel: Chloe, that measures 9-inches tall and 5-inches wide).

Ice Cream Spade by OXO Good Grips

Ice Cream Spade

When it comes to kitchen utensils, no one does it better than OXO and its Good Grips collection, which is designed for individuals with impared abilities but help all of us. The only info needed by the ice cream spade paddle-wielder: one scoop or two?

Cheers Wine Glasses by CB2

Cheers Wine Glasses

Could these Cheers glasses be any more cheery? Fill ’em up with any international concoction—sangria, glögg, Glühwein, wassail, sake, et al., and toast the night away. Cin cin! —Michele Posner
Cool Double Wall Glass Ice Bucket by Bodum

Cool Ice Bucket

Keep cool with Bodum's double-wall glass ice bucket. The layer of air will keep ice colder, longer, and the eight color options mean at least one will fit your festival style.

Cake Server by Magisso

Cake Server

Cutting the first piece of the cake is always the most difficult. Magisso makes it possible to easily slice and slide out that initial serving with its elegant Cake Server (also available in playful white, purple, lime, or black colors).

Wall Tears by Andi Kovel for Esque

Wall Tears

Hopefully the only tears on one's birthday are tears of joy or these Wall Tears, designed by Andi Kovel for Esque. The teardrop-shape globes are handmade from recycled glass and look just like balloons, though they'll still keep their shape long after the party's over.

Maru by Wasara

Maru Biodegradable Plates

  • Price: $12.00 per pack of 12 medium plates or 8 large plates
  • More Info: wasara.jp

Whether out for a picnic or hosting a party too big for your plate count, sometimes you need to use disposable dishes. The Wasara line of compostable and biodegradable tableware, including the Maru plates, is good for the earth—which is good for your likelihood of being able to celebrate more birthdays.

Birthday Calendar by Linda and Harriett

Birthday Calendar

You'll never forget your special day but it's easy to accidentally overlook that of another. Tack this letterpressed birthday calendar up on the wall and fill it in your friends' and family members' name to keep track of to whom to send a note.

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