Preemptively apologize for ganking the last beer and using all of the TP with a swell hostess gift.

	Dips on Speed Dial Help her organize her repertoire of apps with a recipe box ($132). Each one is made from salvaged wood and contains cute spoon-festooned cards.
	Tulips Everlasting Show up with flowers already arranged in a Perch Ceramics rosette vase ($44). When the blooms wilt, she’ll be left with a pretty utensil jar.
	Carry On Take a ho-hum bottle of three buck red to the next level by presenting it in local illustrator Wayne Pate’s seagull tote ($55). Later, your hostess can use it to schlep goodies from the greenmarket.
	Cleanup Duty Strands of olive soap beads from Syria ($22; to order, call 718-963-2600) are a cool spin on soap on a rope. They come in chamomile or lavender scents, and can be used on clothing, too.
	Relish the Slow Jams The perfect morning-after scenario is a stiff cuppa and some toast loaded with Laena McCarthy’s artisanal jam ($5-$9) in a flavor like ginger pear, strawberry balsamic, or morello cherry.

For Star Wars plates, linen table runners, and honey from the Hamptons, go to ShopTalk. Then try throwing your own summer party.

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