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The 15 Outdoor Entertaining Essentials We're Using All Summer Long
From a cooler backpack to chic tableware, we have you covered.
Shop & Tell features thoughtfully curated home finds from House Beautiful editors. Every week we'll take you inside our carts and dish on what we're buying—and why you should be reaching for your wallet too.
Despite the current heat waves, at House Beautiful, we still believe in maximizing outdoor time all summer long. And because summer is best spent with friends and family, a large part of our seasonal fun revolves around entertaining. An al fresco dinner party, trip to the beach, or even a weeknight hang can be made better with a few entertaining essentials. With access to a mix of balconies, backyards, and even a few New York City parks, our editors know a thing or two about stylish (and functional) outdoor entertaining essentials.
Many of House Beautiful's editors believe in embracing the heat and finding outdoor entertaining essentials to match. Associate Editor Kelly Allen has her eye on an oversized pool float to lounge the day away in. "With seating for four and a removable mesh sunshade, you can spend hours lounging here," she says about this Funboy float. Meanwhile, Assistant Editor Meghan Shouse has park days covered. "Having a fully equipped picnic basket makes impromptu adventures to the park so much easier, and they're ideal for carrying supplies and keeping a matching aesthetic when you have planned outdoor events." No matter if you're working with a small patio or sprawling lawn, our editors' entertaining picks will have you enjoying the great outdoors until the first frost rolls around. Add these picks to your cart, and don't forget to consider our favorite outdoor furniture for added summer fun.
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- The 13 Best Pool Floats for Summer You'll Want to Lounge in All Day
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