Summer Entertaining
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We love to entertain. Doesn’t matter if it’s with friends, family, the grandkids and their friends, or just the two of us.
So… today we want to share a few of our favorite things that seem to make summer entertaining easier. Things we love and use all the time!
Rectangle Checkered Cloth Tablecloth
This table cloth is perfect for entertaining. Be it a backyard barbecue or sit down dinner party, this checkered tablecloth will set the party mood!
- Stain Resistant
- Washable
- Eight different sizes
- Twenty diffrent colors
I’m over the moon for this portable, durable and rust-resistant Utensil and Napkin Caddy. Especially in the summertime when we’re always on the go with no time for fancy meal preparations.
- Black or Silver Metal Mesh Basket
- Three flatware compartments
- One Napkin/Plate Compartment
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Oval Serving Tray
I have always had a love affair with enamel ware. I suppose it’s the distressed country in me. Enamel ware quite simple makes me smile. The versatility of this beautiful oval serving tray from Hearth & Hand seems endless!
- Cream color with contrasting red rim and handles.
- Dimensions: 2.3 Inches high x 16.14 Inches wide x 23.29 Inches long
Enamelware Collection Round Serving Bowl
This is another of my enamelware favorites. And it’s much bigger than it looks! Serve entrees, side dishes, or snacks in this minimalistic bowl.
- Durable, stylish, porcelain enamel.
- Classic design in a creamy white finish with black rolled rim.
- Heat safe up to 572 degrees.
- Dishwasher safe
- Diminsions: 10.13″ across x 3.63″ deep.
Years and years ago I made food tents to use when we went camping, or to the beach, or on picnics. They were a bit rudimentary, but they did the job. These clever Pop-Up Mesh Food Tents are time saving and so easy to use. You’ll love them!
- Covers up to 16 inch serving dishes.
- Zero waste with an elegant look.
- Great outdoors or indoors.
- Useful year round and easy to store.
- Makes a great hostess gift.
We are big on living as green as possible. That includes paper goods we use, including paper plates and disposable flatware. We’re here to tell you that these compostable paper plates are sturdy and get the job done.
- 🌱 9” paper plates
- 🌱 100% sugarcane fiber.
- 🌱 100% compostable.
- 🌱 Hot or cold use.
- 🌱 Microwavable.
100% Bamboo Forks Spoons Knives Flatware
As I said… living green is very important to us, right down to our disposable picnic supplies like this Bamboo Cutlery. We feel really good about using them and good about sharing them with others.
- 🌱 100% Bamboo sourced responsibly.
- 🌱 Extra long utensils with recyclable convenient tray.
- 🌱 Sturdy with natural feel and liquid resistant.
- 🌱 All natural plant based and safe.
- 🌱 60 day money back guarantee.
- 🌱 Perfect for camping, picnics, lunches, catering, BBQs, parties…
100% Biodegradable Bamboo Napkins
I love that we live in a day and age when we have such easy access to biodegradable products. These bamboo napkin go beautifully with the biodegradable paper plates and flatware.
- 🌱 Sustainable, All-Natural.
- 🌱 100% GMO-free.
- 🌱 100% compostable and biodegradable.
- 🌱 Convenient Eco Friendly Lifestyle.
- 🌱 Soft, Strong and Absorbent.
- 🌱 Unbleached & Chemical Free
- 🌱 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
I have always had a love for cloth napkins. Fact is… our kids grew up using cloth napkins. So we’ve been living green for a long, long time. Cloth napkins make for a beautiful table setting outdoors or in.
- Machine Washable.
- Available in eleven different colors.
- Made from premium fibers.
- Satisfaction guaranteed.
Summer Melamine Dinnerware Set
How fun is this summer dinnerware set? The only thing better than compostable paper products is brightly colored washable dishes that make your heart sing!
- Available in 10 Different Colorful Patterns
- Break, chip and scratch resistant.
- Perfect for indoor/outdoor everyday use
- Four each: 10 1/2″ dinner plates, 9″ salad plates, 6″ bowls
- Top shelf of dishwasher safe.
2.5 Gallon Glass Beverage Dispenser
We’ve been in love with glass beverage dispensers since we bought our first one back in the 90s from Costco. These awesome dispensers have come a long way over time with many improvements, including stands. I love the base on this Ribbed 2 Gallon Glass Dispenser. There’s no chance of it tipping over. And the ribbed glass gives it just the right amount of personality!
- Perfect for parties, reunions and holiday gathering.
- Stainless Steel Spigot.
- Removable glass lid with a silicone ring.
- Makes a great wedding or house warming gift.
Rustic Galvanized Farmhouse Ice Bucket
Back when our kids were growing up we were known as the party family. The kids and I were always putting together some sort of party for all their friends. From pool parties to movie nights to game nights. The house and pool were filled to the brim with kids. I loved it and so did all the kids! We used to have a huge plastic bucket that we’d fill with ice and sodas. It got the job done, but it didn’t hold a candle to this awesome Rustic Galvanized Farmhouse Ice bucket. Which happens to be just my style!
- Perfect for outdoor or indoor entertaining year round.
- Sturdy handles allow for easy transportation.
- Big enough to hold dozens of drinks.
- Holds up to 6.3 gallons.
There’s something about these festive LED string lights that make me smile. It doesn’t matter if we’re at a restaurant, park, or in our backyard… the ambiance the lights add to any setting makes me giddy.
- LED to reduce electricity.
- You can connect up to 20 strings.
- Waterproof.
- Safe & Easy to Install.
There you have it!
The perfect additions to help make your summer entertaining easy, fun, and most importantly… memorable!
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