The Stevey Black Pitcher by Leanne Ford is nothing if not a statement piece. Hand-finished and supremely versatile as a serving pitcher, piece of decor or vase (Morticia Addams would be proud), it’s a wonderful investment for fall. Available at Crate and Barrel (Town Center Corte Madera) and www.crateandbarrel.com, $49.95
Sausalito Liquor Co’s. Unsinkable Rye is what unforgettable Manhattans are made of — and this Kentucky rye aged in Napa port wine barrels has just the right amount of sweetness (explore the website’s blog for recipes). Available at Vintage Wine & Spirits (82 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley), $54.99
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by having a few friends over for drinks. Surprise and delight them with these darkly-fun-but-not-too-ghoulish Halloween Double Old-Fashioned Glasses. Available at Sur La Table (Montgomery Village, 2323 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa) and www.surlatable.com, $39.95
Those looking for a relaxed evening sans alcohol will love De Soi’s Purple Lune, our new favorite go-to. While it has the consistency of a full-bodied red wine, it’s a booze-free mixture of ashwagandha, tart cherry and botanicals formulated to fight off fatigue and promote stress relief. Available at Total Wine & More (71 Tamal Vista Boulevard, Corte Madera) and www.drinkdesoi.com, $25
Everyone’s favorite Nancy Meyers star, Diane Keaton, has been immortalized on Hudson Grace’s quirky cocktail napkins and they will make the perfect hostess gift this Halloween (and beyond). Simple, honest, irresistible — just like the star herself. Diane Keaton + Hudson Grace “It Wasn’t Pretty” Cocktail Napkins, available at Hudson Grace (Marin Country Mart) and www.hudsongracesf.com, $22