Summer means enjoying Outdoor Living and bringing the indoors outside! See my Outdoor Oasis Decor and Entertaining Ideas!
Last week I spent a lot of time indoors on my quick and easy living room makeover, but usually when summer arrives I spend most of my time on my deck where I love to create a relaxing outdoor oasis with flowering plants, our dining table, chairs and decor! I love to make my outdoor dining area an extension of my home and bring the inside out!
This past week we had some friends over for a dinner party and Pier 1 Imports graciously helped me decorate our deck and table with their new line of outdoor decor. Come see my #Pier1OutdoorParty :
The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warm…and there wasn’t one mosquito to be seen! Six of our friends came over and we spent the afternoon chatting and catching up with each other’s busy lives!
To get the party started, I served up my tasty Lemon Blueberry, Pomegranate Ice Tea. Our friends loved the looks of this large clear drink dispenser with it’s apothecary style lid and as a hostess I love the fact that it’s a way for my guests to serve themselves drinks!! We had a bucket of iced bottled beverages on standby too.
I used this large blue and white Trellis platter to carry these the tumblers, these pretty navy blue hemstitch napkins and blue and white chevron napkins down to my deck in one trip…. so convenient! I love this platter – it’s shatterproof and perfect for outdoor entertaining! I’ve used it to serve desserts too – it’s the perfect size to hold a batch of my yummy Coconut Lemon Lime Bars with Shortbread Crust!
My oceanic blue decor items make me feel like I’ve escaped to a luxurious seaside hideaway! I grew up on the beaches of a freshwater lake so I love any excuse to decorate with watery blues!
I decorated our table with pillar candles and this gorgeous blue lantern. I used LED candles in the lantern – our guests really loved how it glowed at night! For supper we served this yummy Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed and Sesame Seed Dressing, barbecued hamburgers and Italian sausages. Our friend brought over these yummy cupcakes from a local cupcake business for dessert – thanks PJ!!
We had a great afternoon and evening of eating a delicious meal, sipping on drinks and chatting til the sun went down!
I can’t wait to host our next get outdoor party – isn’t that what summer is about? Enjoying the outdoors and catching up with friends!
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Tara says
June 16, 2014 at 12:27 pmI LOVE that blue lantern, Heather! Outdoor lighting is my weakness…
heather says
June 16, 2014 at 3:43 pmMe too Tara!! Pier 1 has several great choices for outdoor lighting! Thanks for visiting!
Virginia Fynes says
June 16, 2014 at 12:57 pmLooks like a lovely party! That punch looks so delicious… and the cupcake too!
heather says
June 16, 2014 at 3:42 pmThanks Virginia!! We had a great time – isn’t it nice to enjoy the outdoors with friends and lovely decor?
juani04 says
June 16, 2014 at 4:26 pmYour table party decor looks great, and I am going to use your recipes suggestions for my next girls nigh at my home.
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:30 pmFabulous – I’m glad you found some recipe inspiration! The Strawberry Sesame Salad is always a huge hit with our friends!! I’m glad you like my table decked out with Pier 1 Imports prettiness!
Jamie says
June 16, 2014 at 4:37 pmLooks great, girl!! I love the indigo blue accents 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:29 pmThanks Jamie – I love edecorating with the blue tones! Indigo, lapis blue and watery blues…love them all!
Ginnie says
June 16, 2014 at 6:29 pmThis looks like such a fun party! Love the pretty decorations:)
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:28 pmThanks Ginnie – we had a great time catching up and relaxing with some good food and the gorgeous decor!
Felicia says
June 16, 2014 at 8:45 pmBeautiful outdoor space and great ideas. Thanks to your husband for his service to our country and your family for your sacrifice.
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:27 pmYou are so thoughtful and sweet to say that – Thank you!!! I’ll pass on your comments to my hubby!
Jill Greenlaw says
June 17, 2014 at 12:29 amGreat ideas! I love celebrating outdoors during the summer. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:25 pmYou are so welcome Jill!! I can’t get enough of being outdoors this summer after the long winter we had! Whew!
Lyn says
June 17, 2014 at 1:53 pmI love the bamboo Calico cat windchime, I would probably get that
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:18 pmI love windchimes! Thanks for entering and visiting Lyn!
[email protected] says
June 17, 2014 at 2:28 pmI adore Pier I !!!!!!!!!! Love the blue.. thanks for the giveaway!!
[email protected] says
June 17, 2014 at 2:30 pmps I’d pick out all the lanterns… I cannot resist!!
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:15 pmThe lantern’s are gorgeous I agree Anne!!!
heather says
June 17, 2014 at 4:16 pmYou’re welcome Anne – thanks for visiting and entering the giveaway!
Jen @ Go Green says
June 17, 2014 at 9:43 pmI love how many practical things Pier 1 has. I got curtains for our sons room there and they were perfect for a nursery and still work now in his big boy room.
heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:31 pmI’m so glad you love Pier 1 Imports too Jen!
Becky Weber says
June 17, 2014 at 11:42 pmI would choose a papasans with a colorful cushion for our porch!
Marie says
June 18, 2014 at 2:27 amAll of the lanterns are so pretty. i would love to have them on my deck.
angela m says
June 18, 2014 at 8:40 amI would choose the Medium Jeweled Lantern – Black
Amanda Sakovitz says
June 18, 2014 at 10:47 amI would pick the Isabelle End Table!
Thomas Murphy says
June 18, 2014 at 11:15 amI would get the Swingasan® – Mocha
heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:18 pmGreat idea!
Sandi says
June 18, 2014 at 11:55 amEverything looks so great! Loving the Serge Stripe Pillows from Pier 1. Thanks!
heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:18 pmThanks for visiting Sandi! Good Luck in the Giveaway!
Amy Orvin says
June 18, 2014 at 12:34 pmI’d choose the Watermelon Serving Bowls
heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:16 pmI love those serving bowls!! Adorable!
Britt @ My Daily Randomness says
June 18, 2014 at 12:49 pmLOVE all the blue! So Pretty! We are just getting our backyard into shape now! Can’t wait until it’s finished so we can finally do some entertaining!
heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:16 pmI hope you get your yard finished real soon and enjoy your summer outside Britt!
[email protected] says
June 18, 2014 at 3:47 pmI’m all about dishes…always!! 🙂 So my choice would be the Trellis platter in green. Gorgeous!
heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:14 pmI love the green version too!
Cindy says
June 18, 2014 at 5:41 pmI love the red crackle lantern. It would look great with all my new summer red items.
Cindy
Heather says
June 18, 2014 at 5:54 pmI adore that blue colour you chose. Nicely done!
Adam says
June 18, 2014 at 11:52 pmMy wife collects mushroom decor so I’s get the frog on mushroom birdbath
Christina @ The DIY Mommy says
June 19, 2014 at 12:27 amBeautiful! I love your colour palette and I especially love that drink server. Gorgeous!
Donnamae says
June 19, 2014 at 9:42 amI love Pier 1! And that blue lantern is so pretty! That would probably be my choice…however, there is this aqua tray that I’ve had my eye on! Thanks for the chance! 😉
Krista @ the happy housie says
June 19, 2014 at 11:08 amLOVE love love the blue and white- such a beautiful table setting. You are a master of creating a lovely ambiance – wish I could come over for a party!!
~Krista
Linda a says
June 19, 2014 at 6:48 pmThe blue lantern is my favorite.
natalie yeoman says
June 19, 2014 at 7:33 pmi would pick the Aluminum Tilting Umbrella – Sand
Susan Christy says
June 19, 2014 at 11:34 pmI really love the Catalina Cove Rug.
Vera K says
June 20, 2014 at 7:27 amI love the blue Rania table. I might have to go “take a look” at it today!
Christine says
June 23, 2014 at 11:32 amsoooooooo gorgeous Heather…Pier 1 has awesome lanterns!!! xoxoxo Christine from Little Brags
Meegan says
June 24, 2014 at 12:46 amWhat a beautiful setting, Heather. Very inviting and cozy. I love each and every detail. Pier1 is one of my fave stores.