Summer Entertaining: Outdoor Oasis Party
Hosting an outdoor get-together this summer? Get tips from our Outdoor Oasis Party!
As soon as the weather turns warm, we spend as much time outside as possible. I like to think of our backyard as an extension of the rest of our house. It’s an oasis where we can escape the busyness of life, take time to rejuvenate, and reconnect with friends and family.
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When the opportunity to host a Pier 1 Imports outdoor oasis party arose, I jumped at the chance. This kind of thing is right up my alley.
For me, an outdoor oasis is all about an easy-breezy, beach-inspired setting. Colours of driftwood and sand form the perfect backdrop to watery blues and aqua, with pops of sunshine yellow.
Outdoor Oasis Party Decor
On my party-planning shopping trip, I immediately found my jumping off point for the table setting. Having woven seagrass place mats and plain white dishes at home, I knew these gorgeous blue and white trellis melamine salad plates would be the perfect complement.
That’s what I like about basics, they’re easy to dress up without spending a lot of extra time or money.
For function and added interest, I chose these blue and white chevron napkins. Small-scale patterns always seem to mix well with larger-scale ones, don’t they?
For water glasses, I found these worry-free acrylic stemless goblets. Can you believe they’re not glass? Perfect for wine and cocktails on our stone patio too.
I always like adding fruit and herb skewers to my water glasses- so fresh and pretty!
For a bit of sparkle, I chose a jute handle glass lantern for the centerpiece. I love how classic and versatile these decor pieces are. Having various sources of lighting outside is essential for evening entertaining.
Using outdoor flameless candles, especially when spanish moss is involved, means we’re able to focus on our guests, not potential fires. I love that they’re on a timer too!
One stop at Pier 1 Imports, and I was able to get all of the pieces I needed for our coastal-inspired tablescape. Easy-peasy!
Outdoor Party Food
Summer dining for us is all about keeping it simple, just like the decor. Foods that are able to be prepped ahead of time and thrown on the grill when we’re ready to eat are must-haves.
This time, tequila shrimp tacos, along with a toasted chipotle corn and tomato salad were on the menu.
Our guests enjoyed the bold and fresh flavours of these dishes as much as we did. They’re definitely recipes we’ll be throwing together again this summer!
Luckily, the weather held out long enough for us to finish our dinner outside. S’mores around the fire are what we prefer for dessert throughout the summer, but rain meant improvising and making them in the oven. A couple minutes under the broiler and we were set!
Being flexible and enjoying the moment is what hosting a successful party is all about anyway, wouldn’t you agree? Can’t wait to do it again!
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Gorgeous Shauna! I love the soft coastal colours and textures…very very nice!
I like the Ciudad mocha barstools. They’re lovely.
I love what you picked – it looks so pretty and beachy! It seems like Pier 1 has really stepped up their game. Also, I am totally making oven smores today. YUM.
I like the Jute Handle Glass lantern!
LOVE the sectionals!
I Would Love The Caravan Mosaic Lantern
I like the Turquoise Summer Quench Acrylic Tumblers. I think my daughter (2) would refer to them as pretty glasses. :)
the sectional
I love the blue glassware.
I would love the Hanging Basket Plant Stand
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I like the Neely Bistro Set in the peacock blue
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What pretty glassware!
I love frog decor.
An outdoor oasis wouldn’t be complete without the Double Swingasan
Great picks, Shauna – I love the coastal inspired theme, and I really love the jute wrapped dispenser. Perfect for an outdoor party! And guess what? I have finally gotten back to my own outdoor extravaganza projects, at last! I’m far too late for that party, I know, but I’m still partying on in spirit!! :-)
I would love the Sun & Bells Windchime
Oooo, I love flameless candles! Especially with my kids around. Lovely table setting, Shauna!
I would love this look for my summer outdoor entertaining! The blue and white plates are my fave!!
ciao!!
i love Jute Handle Glass lantern!!!!
I would love to get a double swingasan :)
Wow! what a pretty tablescape…perfect for summer entertaining! Love the jute lantern and the idea of adding fruit and herb skewers to the water glasses. Pretty blue and white salad plates…the colors and textures work so wonderfully! Thanks for sharing with us~hugs, Poppy
I would love the Isabelle End Table!
Like the sectionals.
i would like the Citronella Sizzlewick™ Candle – Yellow.
i love a candle with a purpose.
I want the Caravan Gem Hanging Floor Lantern
I love the double swingasan
I would love the Isabelle End Table
Looks like a great party! Love Pier 1 ;)
Hugs,
Jamie
WOW! Those plates are so pretty and I adore those fancy drink skewers!
I would definitely want those beautiful plates ;)
Your table setting looks beautiful Shauna, I like the coastal feel to it! It looks like you had a lovely time too, the food sure looked great!
They have a gorgeous drink dispenser that I’ve been eyeing … perfect for summer entertaining!
The barstools are practical and cool simultaenously!
In the The Ciudad Collection , I like the Bistro Table.
The glasses are nice.
gorgeous pictures and table setting!!! LUV Christine from Little Brags
I like Citronella Sizzlewick™ Candle – Turquoise.
What a pretty party Shauna! I love the fruit skewers in the drinks…such a nice touch! What time is your next party? Angie xo
They have some placemats I’ve been eyeing!
Ciudad Chaise – Mocha is very nice.
I like Santa Barbara Dining Bench – Light Brown .
Lovely tablescape, great look and mix of patterns! I want that lantern really bad!
The citronella mason jar candles! I need some of those!
Gorgeous table Shauna! Love love love the lantern!
I like the Santa Barbara dining chair.
Great piece of choice I must say! Just loved the blue and white melamine plates. Every bit seems to be perfect and last but not the least, my goodness what food! It is a visual delight and I am hungry now :)
As always you did a wonderful job of styling Shauna! I love those woven placemats and the shape of the glasses you chose is perfect for so many summer drinks… off to Pier 1 I go!!
I would love to have the blue Rania table.
i love the terracotta turtle with the baby on her back
I would love to have the Norfolk Drink Dispenser
I like the barstools.
I love the placemats
i like the colorful citronella tealight candle holders
I would love the Calliope Dining Cushion – Spice!
I;d get Aluminum Tilting Umbrella – Sand.
Love the black Montauk lanterns for my patio.
Everything looks so inviting! You did such a great job with your Pier One choices! (and the food sounds delicious too)
I would love to have the Yellow Outdoor LED Candles!
Jute handle glass lantern would be a nice thing to have.
Love the Swingasan…any any colour :D
I love windchimes, and I am especially drawn to the Butterfly & Bells Windchime
Oh how beautiful– you did a great job decorating for your party. I love that neutral color scheme! What a pretty tablescape and your food looked so yummy!
If I won, I’d choose some acrylic cups and the Kaleidoscope Jute Trim Pillow in Clay! It’d be nice to host a fun 4th of July brunch or playdate at our house. Thanks for the opportunity!
love the Arabella Garden Stool – Blue
the yellow umbrella
Love the White Crackle Lanterns and Whimsical Garden Hammock!
I love all of your decor touches for your party Shauna!! Love, love, love that jute handled lantern – swooning!
The plates looks very nice. I like your desserts. :)