June is upon us, and that means summertime has officially begun! Patio and pool season is in full swing, and while the gatherings may be fewer and in smaller numbers this summer, I still wanted to bring you my favorite picks for entertaining outdoors. So kick your weekend pool time with family up a notch by serving a fun drink in a new cup or creating a cheeseboard masterpiece on your new serving board. The possibilities are endless!
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| Embossed Tumbler | Olive Wood Serving Board | Dish Towel | Cocktail Shaker | Hat | Sunglasses |
Let’s start with these adorable Target finds! The details on these cups are amazing. Beautifully done and look very trendy and high end, but they’re BPA free plastic! They come in three colors and also a larger size here. Opalhouse in general is killing it with their outdoor dining collection this year. See all of it here. I especially love the melamine fruit print dip bowls, leaf serving bowl. and beverage dispenser with bamboo lid! This olive wood serving board is even prettier in person. Perfect for serving drinks like I did here or for your next cheese board creation! Quick note about my hat and sunglasses. BOTH are from Amazon and very affordable. I wore the heck out of this hat last summer, and the geometric shape of these glasses are trendy and unique!
Next up are my Amazon finds, because who doesn’t love a good Prime delivery! Let’s talk drink serveware first. If you’re in need of a drink dispenser, these are two great options. The first has a removable ice insert so you can keep drinks cold without watering them down. And the second has a really cool stackable feature, where you can actually stack two of these on top of one another! It also has room at the top for cups and garnishes. I’m also in love with the rattan entertaining set! It comes with break-resistant tumblers and a carafe with lid. Lastly, plastic cups are a must for poolside entertaining. The old fashioned soda glasses are perfect for kids, and I’m loving the texture on the other sets. They also come in other various color options if these aren’t your style!
Next, let’s talk food serveware. Below are some really great options. I absolutely love the bamboo charcuterie platter with the built in cheese knife storage! The utensil drawer actually stores inside the base, so it’s nice and compact for storage purposes. The iced serving bowl and caddy look perfect for the 4th of July and hot dog bar toppings. And the food tents come in a pack of six or twelve and help keep those pesky flies off of food. We live on chips, salsa, and guacamole at our house, so these chip and dip sets are some of my favorites!
Next up are my favorites to store and serve utensils and wine. All of these are utensil caddies are great options, it just depends on your style (rustic, modern, or coastal). I personally love the texture of the seagrass caddy, and it would pair so well with the rattan entertaining set I shared above! I think these wine stakes are so fun, and would be perfect for people with kids or dogs who tend to knock things off lower surfaces. Lastly are three beverage tub options. The hammered copper is gorgeous! Option six comes in three different styles/colors. And option 7 is great if you want one that is freestanding so you don’t have to take up room on a table!
Speaking of wine… Here are my summertime must have wine accessories! The first option is for the real deal wine enthusiasts. These tumblers are NOT stainless steel, so they will not alter the flavor profile of your wine. I’m a Chardonnay gal and I just can’t drink my chard out of a stainless steal outdoor glass. It takes away from the oaky flavor profile that I love so much. These glasses are a great alternative. They’re double insulated and you can chill them in the fridge or freezer to keep your wine at the perfect temperature! I also love these ventilated drink covers that suction to your glasses. I ALWAYS end up with bugs in my wine, so this is a nice option if you have to set your glass down for a second. Last up are my all time favorites – BrĂ¼Mate insulated can coolers and glasses. The first is perfect for all my White Claw/Truly lovers, and I think option 6 would make the best Father’s Day gift! Wether you’re a wine or champagne drinker, they’ve got you covered! Tons of color options to choose from as well.
Well, that’s a wrap! I hope you found something you loved and needed for your summertime entertaining. Things may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy our small gatherings with friends, family and/or loved ones. I personally am looking forward to many sunny days by the pool and on the lake with my husband and kids, and making lots of fun summer memories together.
I hope you all have a great summer!
