1. Help yourself.

Drink dispensers are perfect for a crowd. All you need to do is fill them up and let thirsty guests do the rest. Now you can enjoy your party without running around on refill patrol. Craft a signature house cocktail for extra entertaining points, or try a nonalcoholic version for kid-friendly get-togethers. Who knew hosting could be such a breeze?

Buy them: Glass Drink Dispenser, $79 (large), and Rhodes Drink Dispenser Stand, $19; potterybarn.com