Outdoor Entertaining

Before the weather even got warm I started obsessing over our deck and outdoor entertaining. You know I love to throw a good party and this summer will be no exception. We only bought a table and chairs for the deck last year because we moved in our house at the end of the season. This year, I plan to go all out since I know we will be outside quite a bit grilling and entertaining. I love all the bright colors and am slowly but surely adding to our outdoor space. Here are some of my favorites.

Straw Chevron Paper Straws / Warm Venice Paisley Gusseted Outdoor Chair Pad / Turquoise Blue Outdoor Chair Pad / Outdoor Metal Drink Bucket / Multi Stripe Chevron Tray / Colored Acrylic Stemless Tumblers, Set of 3 / 7.5' Auto-Tilt Market Umbrella / Frosted Bulb String Lights / Zak Designs® Melamine Ella Dinnerware - jcpenney / Vintage Patio Chair Photo / Jordan Manufacturing Co Inc. Knife Edge Seat Pad / Ikea Ps 2012

Sweet Summertime

There is nothing I love more than the hot weather, sundresses, and fresh food. I look forward to having fresh tomatoes, corn, and fruit all year. Summer eating is so much healthier and tastes so much better! Growing up my Dad had a large garden in our back yard. Every summer we would have to pick cherry tomatoes and shuck corn. We always complained, but the food was always great!

Cabbages from Dad's garden.