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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">images via etsy stores listed below</span></p>

Don't shoot the messenger, but in the next few weeks Summer will wind down to a close. One must admit, the season came at us with traits that are characteristic of winter - with the voracity of a cornered banshee. But not to worry, autumnal foods and fashion is among the most comforting of all the seasons; and as summer comes to a close, it's last aromatic and refreshing cocktails are among the sweetest. With this in mind, I turned to Etsy for inspiration that inevitably were an instant add to my wishlist:

1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71376583/vintage-retro-gold-striped-cocktail?ref=sr_list_2&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_ref=auto&amp;ga_search_query=cocktail+glasses&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_ship_to=FR&amp;ga_view_type=list&amp;ga_search_type=vintage&amp;ga_facet=vintage">Vintage Retro Gold Striped Cocktail Glasses</a> - Four for $14.50 by Jens Closet

The spiral rings on these retro glasses remind me of the ubiquitous stripes that all are wearing this year. I love nautical chic and think taking them from the high street to the garden party drinkware is ace. 

2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61913489/sinbad-jeanette-glass-cocktail-shaker?ref=sr_list_5&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=cocktail+shaker&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_ship_to=FR&amp;ga_view_type=list&amp;ga_search_type=vintage&amp;ga_facet=vintage">Sinbad Jeanette Glass Cocktail Shaker</a> - $18 by Wave Song

I was mesmorized by the 'Arabian nights' design on this cocktail shaker. Sure it screams vintage, but it's a little bit more special than your typical chrome offering, oh and did I mention that it's glass? 

3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72403378/ships-decanter-made-in-sweden-1930s?ref=sc_2">Swedish 1930's Ships Decanter</a> - $28 via Zucchini Flour Vintage

Wow. The nautical theme continues with this decanter swathed in anchors { my favourite symbol }. The worn metal exterior looks like the stuff stories are made of, while the glass interior make it a practical container for your favourite tipple. 

4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64602450/aquamarine-lowball-drink-glass-set-of-4?ref=sr_list_8&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=drinking+glass&amp;ga_view_type=list&amp;ga_ship_to=FR&amp;ga_search_type=vintage&amp;ga_facet=vintage">Aquamarine Lowball Drink Glass</a> - $24 from Room Service Vintage

The vibrancy of this glass set just screams summer. Having drinks out of this will show your desire to hold on to the last vestiges of the sun laden cloudless skies.

5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57916133/serving-tray-eames-era?ref=sr_list_1&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=tray&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_ship_to=FR&amp;ga_view_type=list&amp;ga_search_type=vintage&amp;ga_facet=vintage">Eames era Tray</a> - $35 from Koyani

You can't go wrong with an Eames era tray. A mixture of complimentary materials, clean lines and a pleasing aesthetic; the perfect carry-all for your summer libations. 