Summer and Outdoor Entertaining Project Ideas

DIY projects, decorating ideas and recipes that embrace the SUMMER season, including outdoor parties, patio decor, gardening and more!

Popular Summer Projects:

This grilled peach summer salad is an easy, wholesome and delicious lunch or dinner recipe made with sweet and juicy peaches.

Grilled Peach Summer Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

These outdoor planter ideas are a quick and easy way to add character and curb appeal to your front porch or back yard. Love those flowers in galvanized planters and faux boxwood topiary in an old metal sap bucket!

Outdoor Planter Ideas

Fresh Herb Summer Cocktail Recipes - DIY Bottled Lavender and Blackberry Sparkling Lemonade by Satori Design for Living

Fresh Herb Summer Cocktail Recipes

Create your own garden bouquets using these handy printable gift tags. A lovely way to share your flowers and herbs with family and friends this summer.

Garden Bouquets with Printable Gift Tags

Impress your guests with this lavender blackberry sparkling lemonade. A beautiful, delicious and refreshing summer drink recipe!

Lavender & Blackberry Sparkling Lemonade

See how easy it was to transform a flea market basket into a planter for our front porch. Plus, get inspired by even more outdoor paint and build-it projects.

Flea Market Basket Planter – Front Porch Decor

Hosting an outdoor party? Put together an ice cream float bar for dessert. A fun, easy and delicious outdoor entertaining idea!

A Fun & Delicious Ice Cream Float Bar

Put together a jar of rose petal bath soak to keep or give away. A luxurious way to relax and unwind after a long summer day! Satori Design for Living

Gardener’s Rose Petal Bath Soak

Add rustic charm to your outdoor table with this DIY succulent centerpiece. Plus, get even more creative ideas and tips for sprucing up your outdoor space with plants and flowers.

DIY Succulent Centerpiece – Add Rustic Charm to an Outdoor Table

Make this spinach basil pesto with fresh ingredients straight from the garden!

Spinach Basil Pesto with Garlic Scapes

These delicious summertime drinks are made using fresh ingredients and only a touch of sweetness. Go ahead and quench your thirst with this fresh grapefruit vodka spritzer!

Fresh & Delicious Summertime Drinks

Rosemary-Infused Fresh Grapefruit Spritzer - A Refreshing Summer Cocktail Recipe

Rosemary-Infused Fresh Grapefruit Spritzer

Front Porch Makeover with Grey Shutters and Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron Door - Satori Design for Living

New Front Door Paint Color or Leave it?

Bright and Cheery Spring Patio Flowers and Decor by Elliven Studio

Beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces

DIY Distressed Aqua Blue Outdoor Side Table or Bench

Distressed Wood Outdoor Side Table

Casual Outdoor Brunch Place Setting - Tips for Hosting a Summer Outdoor Brunch

Casual Outdoor Brunch Table Setting

Pimm's Cup Summer Drink Recipe - Make this Pimm's cocktail jug for your next outdoor party!

Pimm’s Cocktail Jug for Your Next Outdoor Party

How to Make Herb Garden Markers for Pots

Printed Veggie & Herb Garden Markers

"Grow a Tomato Sauce Garden" Gift Basket - Handmade gift idea for Mother's Day, Father's Day, hostess gift, birthday or other special occasion!

“Grow a Tomato Sauce Garden” Gift Basket

Backyard Deck Makeover - Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray Deck HC-168 - Cedar Privacy Screen

Backyard Deck Makeover (Part One)

DIY Gift Ideas for the Gardener - Terracotta Pot Gardening Gift Set - by Stephanie Rose for Evermine Occasions

DIY Gift Ideas for the Gardener

Make this scrumptious plum and saskatoon berry pie that's beautiful enough for entertaining, yet humble enough for simple Sunday family dinners!

Country Style Plum & Saskatoon Berry Pie

Try this easy summer pavlova recipe with light and airy meringue surrounded by a crisp crust topped with a mountain of whipped cream and fresh seasonal fruit - Satori Design for Living

Mini Pavlova with Summer Fresh Fruit

Blended Berry and Mint Green Iced Tea - A refreshing and healthy summer drink recipe made with fresh ingredients - Satori Design for Living

Blended Berry & Mint Green Iced Tea

Tips for Growing Mint - Garden to Table Fresh Mint Recipes - Recipes Using Mint - Satori Design for Living

Fresh Mint: Garden to Table Recipes

Ideas for Deck & Patio Makeovers - Red, White & Blue Patio Decorating by Emily A. Clark

Stylish Deck & Patio Makeover Ideas

Potted Succulents - Quick Aged Terracotta Pots - Satori Design for Living

Succulents in Weathered Pots

Flea Market Style Outdoor Table Setting - Vintage Outdoor Decorating Ideas - Satori Design for Living

Flea Market Style Outdoor Table Setting

Learn how to sew your own gardening apron with handy pockets for keeping tools and supplies at your fingertips while protecting your clothes! Free Step by Step Instructions at Satori Design for Living

DIY Gardening Apron

Add Geraniums to Your Outdoor Space for a Pop of Color all Summer Long - SatoriDesignforLiving.com

Geraniums for a Pop of Backyard Color

Summer Decorating Ideas - Liz Marie Blog

Summer Decorating Ideas

Colorful Outdoor Living Space - Krista Salmon via Kiki's List

Easy Breezy Summer Front Porches & Decks

Ideas for Decorating Outdoor Spaces on a Budget - Coastal Deck Refresh - Finding Silver Pennies

Decorating Outdoor Spaces (Best of the OE)

DIY Beverage Cart for Outdoor Entertaining - Tips for Putting Together a Bar Cart - Satori Design for Living

IKEA Hack Bar Cart (The Details)

Ikea Hack Bar Cart for Outdoor Entertaining

DIY Bar Cart for Outdoor Entertaining

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Crunchy Maple Topping- Perfect for summer brunches - Satori Design for Living

Lavender & Chai Panna Cotta with Crunchy Maple Topping

Country Garden Party Table Centerpieces - DIY Log Vases | Satori Design for Living

Country Garden Party Table Centerpieces

I am loving these trash to treasure vintage tool box planters with flowers and herbs, plus more outdoor gardening projects inspired by the Outdoor Extravaganza!

Vintage Tool Box Planters

Front Door Paint Colors - 10 Popular Front Door Paint Colors | Satori Design for Living

Beautiful Front Door Paint Colors

Make this homemade blackberry jam infused with rosemary and sweetened with honey. Plus, get the recipes for 4 other tasty preserves!

Honey & Rosemary Blackberry Jam

This rustic apple galette is a delicious take on traditional apple pie with a light and flaky crust, caramelized apples and maple syrup glaze. A great way to use up apples from your tree this fall!

Rustic Apple Galette with Maple Syrup Reduction

Lavender infused sugar adds flavour to iced tea, fruit, desserts and more. So easy to put together!

Lavender Infused Sugar

These watermelon mint paletas are made with fresh fruit and Greek yogurt. A satisfying, delicious and healthy summer snack everyone will enjoy!

Watermelon Mint Paletas & More Summerlicious Treats

Jar Recipes to Take Along on Your Next Picnic - Styling & Design by Bash, Please via Design Sponge | Photos by Tinywater

Jar Recipes to Take Along on Your Next Picnic

Skillet S'more Brownies Camping Dessert - Satori Design for Living

Camping Dessert: Skillet S’more Brownies

Outdoor Oasis Party - Summer Entertaining Ideas - Cocktail Skewer - Satori Design for Living

Summer Entertaining: Outdoor Oasis Party

Outdoor Living Space with Wicker Chaise Lounge and Red Garden Stool | Satori Design for Living

Lounging Around: Our Outdoor Living Space

A refreshing and delicious take on the classic mojito with cucumbers and basil. The perfect cocktail to celebrate a summer long weekend!

Refreshing Basil Cucumber Mojito + More Summer Drinks

Put together this easy and inexpensive mason jar hostess gift for the gardener. Perfect take-along for spring and summer parties!

Garden Themed Hostess Gift with Mason Jar Printable

Use these handy printable labels and small envelopes to create your own seed packets. A great way to keep your seeds organized. Your garden-loving friends will enjoy them too!

Create Your Own Seed Packets

Lavender Garden - Lavender recipes and crafts

My Lavender Garden – Oh the Possibilities!

Yay for peach season! Right now I'm thinking about canned peaches, peach pie, and one of our favourites, peach crisp. Let's try baking it in a jar!

Fresh Peach Crisp in a Jar

Caring for Outdoor Succulents - Satori Design for Living

Caring for Outdoor Succulents

Backyard Updates - Behr Cordovan Brown Stained Deck with Wicker Lounge Chairs - Satori Design for Living

Our Backyard Updates

See how a salvaged yellow bench added some much-needed personality to our front porch after a quick paint job and simple styling with outdoor decor pieces.

You are my Sunshine Bench Makeover

How to Plant a Strawberry Pot Herb Garden

Strawberry Pot Herb Garden

Outdoor Decorating - Lanterns - Pottery Barn

Outdoor Decorating Ideas: Lanterns

Using Mirrors in an Outdoor Space - Dining Area - Blakes Hotel Courtyard via Apartment Therapy

Ways to Use Mirrors in an Outdoor Space

Beautiful Front Door Paint Colors - Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron 2121-10 - Satori Design for Living

Front Porch Reveal + New Door Color

Refreshing Summer Drinks Made with Berries - Photo: Nicole Hill-Gerulat via Chatelaine

Refreshing Summer Drinks Made With Berries

Casual Summer Entertaining with Mason Jars

Summer Entertaining Al Fresco Style