From pool floats to lawn games, here’s what you need to punch-up your next seasonal party.
Oh, summer, how we welcome your sunny days, warm nights, and the ideal scene you set for al fresco fêtes. To make the season of outdoor entertaining a breeze, it’s worth investing in a few fun essentials.
With help from our friends at HSN, we’ve rounded up everything from lawn games and grilling must-haves to the perfect pool float and portable speaker to ensure that every outdoor gathering is a get-together to remember.
A pool without a fun float or three is like a cake without icing. This 7.5-foot wide sun-shaped island is as much for the grownups as it is for the kids. Constructed from sturdy vinyl and outfitted with an all-around grab rope secured with grommets, you can take it from the pool to the beach with ease.
Up the fun at all your backyard BBQs with a lawn game that you can play as singles or in pairs. With a 2-in-1 Horseshoe and Ring Toss, you can keep guests entertained double-time while you tend the grill.
Make your summer motto “have blanket, will picnic.” This cozy cotton cover makes every surface, from grass to sand, a chic seating opportunity. It comes ready for outdoor dining or stargazing on the go thanks to its leather carry strap, but it’s just as essential for outdoor movie night.
Raise a glass to this mini unicorn inflatable that will keep your drink close as you laze on a pool float—because who wants to worry about holding onto a beverage when there are rays to catch?
This waterproof lantern adds a unique illuminated accent to any outdoor area (including the pool deck) thanks to its perforated pattern. It’s solar-powered, so it automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn. When charged, it’ll glow for up to eight hours.
Let the good times roll with this 11" wooden lawn bowling set crafted from New Zealand pine. Buy two and set up a backyard tournament for some friendly neighborhood competition.
Set the perfect soundtrack to your soiree—and make a splash thanks to this waterproof Bluetooth speaker (it automatically floats to the top if it’s dropped in the pool). Though small, the portable device packs big sound to stream your favorite tunes.
Throwing some shade over your deck is a prerequisite for outdoor entertaining. By lounge chair or table, this generous umbrella provides the retro-style canopy everyone needs. The easy-crank lever means no brute force is needed to operate.
Cue the campfire songs and ready the s’mores fixings. This portable fire pit sparks all the summer night warm and cozies. It’s fashioned from rust-resistant steel to weather any element and includes a cooking grate, a log poker, and a spark screen for all your roasty, toasty pursuits.
A patio set means your outdoor area is essentially furnished in one swoop. We love this cozy grouping because it brings the living room outside. Outfitted with a bench, two chairs, and a coffee table, it ensures your al fresco conversation area is complete.
If nothing else, every outdoor party deserves a good bbq. This one turns an amateur into a top chef. The professional-grade griller is fueled by 4-gas burners and has a cabinet to keep all your tools handy. Your party has officially started.