Spring has sprung and we are firing up the barbies sooner than normal this season. Here are some favorite items which can make your garden party an affair to remember. — Stephanie from Lick My Spoon
West Elm
Outdoor Metal Drink Bucket – $29
Keep those beers icy cold and available . I love the rope handles.
Crate&Barrel
Marimekko Oona Melamine Salad Plate – $4.50
I love the vibrant clusters of fruit and flowers on such plates. They are great for simple outdoor entertaining once you want to keep it classy but casual. Added bonus: They are dishwasher safe.
Cost Plus World Market
Small Melon Lanterns – $9.99
Hang a bunch of those pretty lanterns to add a romantic glow outdoors — very Arabian nights.
Williams-Sonoma Home
Moderate Molcajete, 8″ | Williams Sonoma – $49.95
Serve up your guac in style with this traditional, volcanic stone Molcajete. Throw in a couple of margaritas and you have got yourself a theme party.
Cost Plus World Market
Copper Fire Pit – $324.99
How do you immediately update your outdoor area from average to amazing? Insert a fire pit.
Crate&Barrel
Fiona Outdoor Pillow – $29.95
Cheer up your patio furniture at a second with colorful blossoms of mums and daisies in a fun, graphic print.
Cost Plus World Market
Aqua Floor Tile Indoor-Outdoor Rug – $139.99
An interesting all-weather rug may add a final feel to your outdoor setup. I am enjoying this Moroccan-inspired layout.
LEIF
Tart Server – $18
Sudden pops of colour rule, particularly when they come with pie.
Williams-Sonoma
Steel Grill Roaster – $49.95
This metal grill roaster makes it simple to become a barbecue master. This is very good, particularly for veggies and more fragile foods that generally fall through the grill.
Cost Plus World Market
Terracotta Backyard Grill – $24.99
Form and function meet in this attractively designed terracotta backyard grill.
Crate&Barrel
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker – $299.95
Would you say perfectly smoked, sexy, baby back ribs? Yes, I think so.
Pier 1 Imports
Watermelon Serving Bowl – $34.95
This watermelon serving bowl is just cute. Pile up the fruit salad icy, vodka-soaked watermelon.
West Elm
Claudia Pearson Dog Plate, Rectangle – $16
Hot dogs served on a hot dog plate. Need I say more?
Huset
Rice Dk Pasta Spoon – $6.50
Fun patterns and summer picnics go together.
Contemporary Beverage Dispensers – $69.95
The built-in ice chamber within this beverage dispenser is a brilliant way to keep sangria well chilled, without diluting it with melted icehockey.
Cost Plus World Market
Metal Banana Leaf Trays – $7.99
These metal banana leaf trays are high on my wish list for summer entertaining commodities. Hello, tropic chic.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Barbecue Grill Stone Pizza Place – $34.99
Great idea of the day: Throw an outdoor pizza party.
Vitamix
Reconditioned Blender With Soft Grip Container – $329
Banish all memories of struggling with your old blender with this Vitamix. You will instantly become a frozen beverage queen with this monster of a machine at your fingertips. Check out the reconditioned versions to get a break on the cost — they work flawlessly and are still backed by a five-year full warranty.
Goal
Home Black Solar Metal Lantern Large
Go high tech with this solar-powered lantern. It automatically lights up at night.
Bed Bath & Beyond
Fox Run Disposable Lobster Bibs – $1.99
Get messy with a lobster boil this summer — bibs included.
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