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Story by
TeenAngster
Published on June 29, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Some of my fondest memories of summer are the grand family reunions of my youth. We'd descend upon the local park, set out a web of haphazardly placed blankets in patchwork and gingham prints, then proceed to gossip, have impromptu hot dog eating contests and languidly sunbathe while floating in the adjacent pool. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of mild weather and your seldom utilized backyard, deck, local beach or grassy knoll. Today's Etsy Finds chronicle the many varieties of outdoor get-togethers and what you'll need to get your next party started. Check out our Summer Entertaining Showcase for more quality picks.
Saucy BBQ
Get out the barbecue sauce and hit the deck: it's grilling time! Foods like hamburgers, hot dogs and veggies require little preparation, leaving lots of time for leisurely lounging and socializing with friends. Check out the Americana Guide for more red, white and blue picks.
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By tinaknowlton, $139. |
By snappyshop, $44. |
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Anatomical heart placemats, set of 4 By girlscantell, $24. |
Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce 12 oz By athyme2bcomforted, $5.99. |
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By jeffreypohan, $298.25. |
By TabbyCat13, $28. |
| By GetThready, $10. |
Corn Rows/Dozens of Corn Holders By ionesAttic, $4.50. |
Candlelit Garden Party
A cosmopolitan dinner party need not take place in a stuffy dining room. Make your backyard your playground with candlelight, martinis, literary conversation and tabletop accessories from Etsy. Check out The Summer Soiree Guide for more sophisticated dinner party picks.
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By catherinereece, $68. |
By LinenMe, $64.95. |
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By elisabethbentz, $18. |
By RouDesigns, $30. |
| By alyssaettinger, $49. |
Upcycled Bottle Glasses (Set of 4) By YAVAglass, $24. |
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By soule, $10. |
By atelierBB, $25. |
Picnic in the Park
Get out your gingham and head for the nearest patch of green grass! Picnics are casual shindigs, and they're best complemented by easy to eat finger foods, croquet and a day of lazy sunbathing under the summer sun. Check out the Alfresco Guide for more outdoor games and accessories.
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By SewnNatural, $64. |
Vintage Picnic Basket and Housewares From buttertownantiques, $49.99. |
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By namolio, $20. |
A Picnic Table For Your Condiments From SweetLoveVintage, $15. |
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Red Check Picnic Napkins - Set of Four By nestables, $18. |
Hazelnut Chocolate Whisky Cookies By whimsyandspice, $9. |
| Le Petit Eco-Conscious Lunch Set By evelynfields, $10.99. |
Perfect Picnic roll - FREE PICNIC CUTLERY By flickettysplits, $35. |
Nautical Clambake
Clambakes are a beach affair, so take in the crisp, salty breeze with a hefty dose of buttery lobster, tangy oysters and fresh clams. (It's quite a messy meal, so leave pretense behind and be sure to bring a bib!) Browse the Classically Nautical Guide and Food and Wine's Clambake Guide for more seaside inspiration.
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Beach Burner Portable Fire Pit By johntunger, $449. |
By quiltingmama, $10. |
| By AuntMaryGraceshouse, $22. |
By sardineandanchovy, $4.50. |
| By vintageangel25, $37. |
Set of 4 Sky Blue Dipping Dishes By jansonpottery, $26. |
| From DearGoldenVintage, $24. |
By PaperFish, $30. |
What's your favorite: BBQ, picnic, clambake or garden party? Leave it in the comments!
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postroadvintage
Just in time for 4th of July Picnics! I love the choices! Can't wait to celebrate America's Birthday!!
oldworldprimitives
treeforyou
I love the gum tree bowl!! Great article..It reminds me of my family in Belgium having bbq 3 times a week and chilling out next to the swimming pool..oh I miss it! :)
KalliopeJewelry
Ooooh, those Fourth of July cookies look awesome! Summer lovin'!
evihan
SeaFindDesigns
workingforpeanuts
VintageEyeFashion
hazelnut chocolate whisky cookies?????...bring 'em on!
burntmill
HelloVictory
I love outdoor parties! I remember having those fun corn holders when I was a kid. Miss those...
shavingkitsuppplies
Absolutely fantastic. I can smell the ocean now. Can't wait till this weekend - big Cajun crawfish boil and clambake....a nice big delicious mess!
elizabethwrenvintage
i adore it all! especially the anchors away tote... and those cookies look delicious. thanks for sharing all of this and thanks for fitting my little vintage item in here :o)
worksofwhimsy
Mattamorphis
We are having a whole block party
Would you like to come? It's goint to be Fabulous!
Ryanplz
SewnNatural
yay! super picks for a wonderful summer of enjoying the outdoors! thanks so much for including SewnNatural's eco picnic blanket.
aBreathofFrenchair
Great finds! Howling Wolf's sauces are so yummy....you HAVE to try them!
MelroseFields
Great items...I have white pom poms in a mint julep vase you can create a setting similar to one in the main picture..
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
I love night time garden parties....
SeaPinks
mtraub
athyme2bcomforted's chicken whets my appetite every time I see it!
HausProud
lovelygifts
DodgeStationPottery
dbabcock
gumbygirl
There will definitely be a party somewhere in our "hood" we need all of these great items!
IcingOnTheCupcake
Mmmmmmm..... Honey Chipotle, sounds good! That condiment picnic table is so fun!
missindie
jewelrybyjackie
gorgeous garden party collection - so classy! makes me want to have a party...
oceanavesilks
These patriotic potholders would be great for a BBQ, or any of AnnieKDesigns placemats!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
I have a set of her placemats and use them all the time!
Handamade
Lovely! I like the candlelit garden party. love that French Linen tablecloth.
beautifulbridget
blueberryshoes
WIN. as opposed to FAIL. love love LOVE the picnic table ketchup holder thingy. so good. great pics!!
VixVintage
babook
papercutdiecut
pandawithcookie
I will be partying on my narrow fire escape. Woo! I think there's even room for my cat to join me.
uncharted
midnightcoiler
These outdoor party finds are so great! I love a garden party into the night, right in my own backyard. Of course it would include a cookout, lots of candles, plenty of beverages, the featured cookies, and an inviting pool--- Y'all come by now!
pogoshop
Wow, there are some fabulous finds here...really gorgeous stuff. I've found some new shops here that I'm just in love with. Thanks!
nocarnations
HibouCards
ModishVintage
norakaren
I'd love to have a big backyard to celebrate,in the meantime I will go to the beach!
scheildesign
Great selection but wanted to include another must have for outdoor parties or bonfires... drink stakes!! Check out my shop for some cool colored drink holders for outdoors.
mybirch
Awesome ideas and features! I love that poppy bowl! So happy summer is here in Seattle! (finally)
20BucksorLess
What a special thread! As I'm leaving Sunday to go to WV for our family reunion. I will be there 2 weeks and I have not been back in 15 years. I'm looking forward to it, as I will be going with my brother, his wife and daughter. We will take lots of pictures, tell stores, play music, and eat till we pop. I hope the younger generation make it a point to carry on this tradition. Its so important that todays youth know they have a strong family. God and Family are my rocks!
athyme2bcomforted
Awww I am sooo excited to see my Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce included with all of the other awesome summer items!! Thanks so much!!! =0)
snappyshop
These finds are so awesome! I love BBQ-ing! Thanks so much for including my steak apron!! I am honored to be included among such cool finds!
trishafern
What wonderful selections and what an honor to see my Invasion picnic set along side the awesome items!
moonovermaize
Those little yellow corn holders bring back so many wonderful memories. Great items!
christiequilts
This would make a great addition to the "related finds" - an ADORABLE appliqued picnic blanket I came across as I was browsing one day last week! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Picnic linen/ blanket/ cloth by LeiLiLaLoo on Etsy
nestables
Picnics and summer. What could be better? Thanks for including my red check napkins!
MachoMachismo
The INVASION Eco Screen Printed Picnic Set in Related Items is sweet!
quiltingmama
Feeling very proud to be a part of this fantastic collection celebrating my favorite season! Thank you!
stephanielevy
I especially love those candles from Alyssa Ettinger :)
I've also been fantasizing about picnics, as you can see in my "French Picnic" collage:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
kidacollective
That vintage picnic basket is just divine! I'd be picnicking everyday with that!
sandali
Great article -- I am most definitely having a BBQ tonight -- that grilled BBQ chicken just made my mouth water for flammed chicken ;)
Iammie
paperclayjunkie
Morado
tldgrainwear
I love a summer barbecue...this is great:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Luv!
PawPawsWorkshop
SweetwaterGifts
What a great group of shops - I found a LOT of things I'd love to have!
PrudenceOctavia
if you are serious about a stylish backyard BBQ, you really need these to complete your alfresco table! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
I can do them in six (6!) different colours!
brownbelly
TipsyTimeMachine
Ha ha, we were too busy to read this article yesterday
because we were throwing a fabulous birthday bash in the backyard. The tablecloths we used were all vintage, as were the dishes, glasses and tiered desert plates....and we bought glass candles and vases at the dollar store, and decorated them with ribbons, pebbles and fresh peonies.
We have a dandy condiment set:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
and tiered serving tray:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
SassysWackdOutGifts
some of these ideas are perfect and just in time for grilling season (which my family loves)
AnniesWearableArt
really gets us in the spirit---thanks for a great article Alison!
soule
WOW! Thanks for featuring my wood grain mugs! BBQ time I love the outdoors!! whoot- whoot!
PipocaHandmade
Perfect! We just finished laying sod and are ready + set to go!
jodieflowers
That fire pit has been on my wish list for the longest time! Love all the selections here!
capitalcitycrafts
Seascape6
Love the outdoors items here!
I have been smitten by Lightkeeper429 and his shop here on Etsy and have purchased several items already. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
His work would be great to include in this theme!
Off to check out some of these featured items. Love the picnic table with the condiments. Reminds me of childhood days!
andrewsreclaimed
A bit of cozy, a touch of festive, and those chicken breasts, yum! This one reminds me of home. Nice job, Etsy! Here's to a safe and fun 4th of July weekend, everyone. Don't forget the hose and bucket of water, just in case.
Cheers,
Andy
Radness
bunnyboutique
I need the beach pit burner for my house...it's still cold in Australia for another two months.
BROOKLYNrehab
bellecamicie
MyJunkyTrunk
modflo
tinaknowlton
LOVE ALL of your selections...Thanks so much for featuring our BBQ Table.
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