One of the best parts of spring? Outdoor entertaining. Some of our favorite memories are of spring days spent with family, friends and delicious food (we can smell the barbecue already) on the patio or in the backyard. This month, we picked seven patio party essentials to help make your next outdoor soirée (we had to) extra fun!
One of the best parts of spring? Outdoor entertaining. Some of our favorite memories are of spring days spent with family, friends and delicious food (we can smell the barbecue already) on the patio or in the backyard. This month, we picked seven patio party essentials to help make your next outdoor soirée (we had to) extra fun!
These festive flutes (Southern Accented, $64/set of four) are our new obsession. A stylish — we love the gold confetti design — alternative to traditional stemware, these are perfect for a variety of champagne-inspired cocktails.
The stainless steel Corkcicle.ONE “icicle” (Haus Werk, $50) cools down your wine or champagne and has a new pour-through feature and an aerator that instantly expands the aromatic profile as you pour your beverage of choice. Cheers!
Go ahead and keep that old cooler stashed in the garage. Chill your beverages in style with this copper tub and stand (Ken Rash’s of Arkansas, $179). We love that it adds rustic warmth to a gathering and is large enough to accommodate a bigger crowd.
We love these vibrantly patterned party platters and plates by French Bull (The Full Moon, pixie platter $26.50; plate $9; tapestry platter $19). Mix and match these heat- and shatter-resistant pieces for your next party. The perfect blend of fun and functional!
As if a dispenser in the shape of a Mason jar (Haus Werk, $78) wasn’t already a staple for a good old-fashioned Southern gathering, it’s perfect for large batches of ice-cold lemonade and iced tea, so guests can help themselves while you spike the next round and enjoy the party.
This candleholder and lantern (Cantrell Design Center, candleholder $39; lantern $49) are great accents to any outdoor event and have classic appeal. These are perfect as table centerpieces or can be used to guide your guests around the backyard. Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean the party has to stop.
