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Backyard But Make It Luxe: Outdoor Party Essentials
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items From casual kickbacks to intimate outdoor dinners, this list is all about hosting with ease and elegance. Whether you're lighting up the grill or setting the vibe with soft lighting and cozy seating, these outdoor party picks bring comfort, warmth, a...
Tiki is my favorite brand for their fire pits, torches, and torch fuel. They have some cute designs that are cute and functional for your backyard.
Fire Pits
Trying to think of things for next cookout, party, or family is easy with the ideas in this article.
30 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas That'll Save You Tons of Time
Having an outdoor speaker is 🔥🔥🔥 but when it has a flame feature I love them even more. This provides that candlelight sparkle for date night.
Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker with Flame Effect
The title says it all. While we can avoid everything when planning, we can definitely plan for some things ahead of time.
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Hosting A Backyard Get-Together
If you have a small space, these portable outdoor gills and smokers are the perfect addition to your outdoor space.
Portable Outdoor Grills & Smokers - Patio
I’ve created some interesting charcuterie boards over the years but not on purpose. lol This book can help you create them on purpose. 🤣
Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion|Hardcover
Yes, you can still enjoy your backyard in the winter with a patio heater. I love seeing these at some of the restaurants that I go to with outdoor seating as well. Works great on cool evenings.
Patio Heaters
I love the Tiki brand because of their fuel that wards off mosquitoes. Their string lights take things up a notch by giving you the opportunity to enjoy your backyard patio or backyard bug free.
BiteFighter Mosquito Repellent LED String Lights
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Rugs don’t have to be boring. I love the designs and colors of these rugs that are perfect for your outdoor setup.
Outdoor Area Rugs
These wicker patio sets don’t look like the ones you saw at Paw Paw and Nana house. 🤣 They are cute and comedy. Use them for relaxing or entertaining guests.
Wicker - Patio Furniture
I love how they set up this walkway near their water hose. It’s aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Step by step instructions ⬇️ Supplies Needed: Spray paint, shovel, rake, work gloves, hand tamper/plate compactor, weed barrier, paver sand, your chosen pavers (we used 24”x16”), level, plastic edging & stakes, hammer, utility knife, wheelbarrow, tape measure, white marble rock, Dominator Mulch Glue, garden sprayer, and Dominator Wet Look Paver Sealer. Here’s how ya do it: ➡️Clear and roughly level your area, ensuring a slight slope for drainage. Compact the soil thoroughly. Mark your walkway's perimeter with spray paint (ours is 48” wide!), then install plastic paver edging firmly along your lines. ➡️Lay down landscape weed barrier and secure it with stakes. Spread 1-2 inches of paver sand, smoothing it out (don't compact yet!). Start laying your pavers, maintaining consistent spacing (we used an 11-inch gap between our 24”x16” pavers, using a 24”x11” styrofoam guide). Gently tap each paver level with a rubber mallet, adding sand underneath if needed. For extra stability, we nailed two plastic edging stakes on each side of every paver. ➡️Spread your rock evenly around the pavers, (ours vary in size from 1/2”- 2”) making sure it's level with the paver tops. Rinse and wash all dust and dirt from the rocks and pavers – let them dry completely! Then, spray Dominator Mulch Glue generously over the marble rock (undiluted, up to 3 coats or larger rock) letting it dry between applications. Finish by applying two thin coats of Dominator Wet Look Paver Sealer to your pavers, backrolling any excess. Allow ample curing time. ➡️ Let us know what questions you have! @BDCBrands #diy #diyproject #asmr #outdoors #tutorial #howto
Having a mini outdoor fridge means less ice you have to buy for a cooler. I love having one for backyard get togethers.
Outdoor Refrigerators
This article sheds some light on having an in ground pool vs an above ground pool. I love both so I’m impartial.
In-Ground vs. Above-Ground Pools: Pros + Cons of Each
Create your own shade with patio umbrellas. I’ve even used one on a small balcony.
Patio Umbrellas
I love the oversized games like the big connect 4. This is a fun activity for almost any age group.
Giant Connect 4
Bubble machine as fun but they can also help deter some unwanted pests while you are hanging out in the backyard.
Bubble Machine Durable Automatic Bubble Blower
Check out the information they gathered about using bubble machines in your backyard.
Do bubble machines get rid of mosquitoes? Experts answer as the ' ...
I love having a checklist to give me ideas when I’m putting together a party. This one is specifically for outdoor parties.
Outdoor Party Checklist: The 9 Essentials - HOBNOB Magazine
Patios and porches are great but love a gazebo. You can place them anywhere depending on the size of your yard and some even have curtains that give you even more shade. Great for relaxing or entertaining in the hot summer months.
Shade Structures
You can use dividers for small spaces both indoors and outdoors. Create your own little hideaway or they make a beautiful backdrop for creating content as well.
Outdoor Divider
As kids we always found ways to stay cool in the summer so some of the things like the slip n slide or the water balloons brought back some childhood memories.
14 Ways to Keep Cool in Your Backyard During the Summer
This is the ultimate karaoke setup!!! You have the screen, the mics and a stand. My friends & family I love karaoke. Great for parties no matter how many people there are.
Ikarao Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Mics