Blog — cocktails

Its 'Manly Month' here at OIP and we are sharing with you the latest trends in beverage stations. Why do girls have all the fun? There is so much girly party inspiration everywhere that we wanted to celebrate the dudes too. Parties don't have to be all sparkle and glitz they can be sophisticated and dapper as these drink stations. You don't have to go to all the trouble of hiring a bar cart you could use an old piece of furniture at home. If your man is a no fuss kind a guy then you could always fill an...

Summer is heating up!!! One way to cool off while entertaining guests is to throw a pool party. Flotation devices are a must have at any pool party, they're always a hit even with the big kids at heart. We have seen an abundance of shapes, sizes, animals and even food. So who doesn't want to float around on a giant piece of pizza? Refreshing beverages are another must have at any pool party. They don't have to be alcoholic if you don't want to but just a little something to wet your whistle pool side. You can go all...

It's no secret here at OIP we love a beautifully styled bar cart! We want to share with you the secret to styling your own bar cart, whether it be at home or at your next event you are hosting. It's just like when you're designing a space in your home, a well-styled bar cart begins with a plan. Use trays to help you divide the bar cart into zones and dedicate each zone to a specific essential, whether it's glassware, bottles, drink stirrers or your own quirky ornaments. You'll be simultaneously stylish and organised. Colour, pattern and texture all...

Fancy a cocktail this silly season? We would have to admit hands down Summer is the best and cocktails are awesome but when it comes to the festive season its hard to choose your favorite beverage. Drinks are arguably the most important part of entertaining at home – apart from the fabulous company of course! It’s easy enough to grab some beer and wine and throw it in the fridge, but let’s step it up a little this season shall we? White Christmas Majito: Half Baked Harvest Lets be real: the lead up to Christmas can get pretty stressful. Late...