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Accessorize Your Outdoor Entertaining

My daughters welcomed spring with a splash. But as they joyfully jumped into the pool for the first time this season, I took a look at our neglected porch. Layers of spring pollen and filth covered everything. After some serious cleaning, the patio was once again a clean slate. In partnership with Better Homes and Gardens for Walmart, I shopped for new accessories and now we are ready for outdoor entertaining.

Outdoor Entertaining Table Setting

Outdoor Entertaining

For as much time as we spend eating outside, I’ve never had “outdoor dishes.” So I used this opportunity for a spring refresh to pickup my very own set of melanine plates, bowls and cups. BHG for Walmart has a variety of styles and colors to choose from. I love blue and aqua, so I created a mix and match set of blue and aqua dishes that included: 

  • Teal Trellis plates
  • Indigo Medallion cereal bowls
  • Teal Trellis berry bowls
  • 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal

I love the blue and aqua design so much, we might start eating dinner on these inside. They are so much prettier than our plain white dishes. Bonus, they are dishwasher safe too!

Summer Dishes
Not only does the cheerful tablecloth look pretty, but I’ll tell you a secret… it hides dirt. Under that cloth is a tempered glass table, and while I regularly wipe it down it always looks dirty because I don’t take the time to clean the underside of the table each time. It only takes a day or two to get dirty this time of year, so a pretty cloth is the perfect way to hide away the dirt. (Next time, I would buy a solid table!)

Summer Tablecloth
Remember when Gaston sings, “I use antlers in all of my decorating” in Beauty and the Beast? That’s me, except I use owls in all of my decorating. And I love that BHG for Walmart seems to agree with my love for owls since they keep coming up with new cute ways to decorate with owls. You can find owls in my home office, bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom, etc. Now that I think about it, I am not sure if there is a room in our house without owls. 

Because I wanted to bring a little more color to the table, I made this white owl tea light holder serve a dual purpose as a vase by inserting a small glass jar. The bamboo lazy Susan is also from BHG for Walmart. 

Owl Table Decoration
If you are looking for me this summer, this is where I will be. From this shady vantage point I can oversee my daughters’ water ballet and diving contests. From my personal lifeguard station I’ll be sipping on cucumber water — my favorite treat on a super hot day. Won’t you pull up a chair and join me?

BHG Beach Towels
After taking note of our faded and worn beach towels I decided to add some bright new towels to our stash. BHG for Walmart has tons of new styles of beach towels to choose from and they are the nice extra-large ones too. 

This year I also added two more Better Homes and Gardens galvanized products to my collection, and I predict the galvanized ice bucket and galvanized serving tray serve multiple purposes in our home. 

Outdoor Entertaining
With some colorful dishes and accessories, I made my porch cheery and ready for summer. Since we spend so much time outside from April – September I know we will enjoy our outdoor entertaining space. 

We are ready for afternoons in the pool, who is ready to join us?

Relax By The Pool
Better Homes Gardens Network
For more outdoor ideas visit the other BH&G Blogger Network bloggers:

  • Quick Tips For Successful Entertaining
  • Using Lanterns as Planters
  • Easy Outdoor Entertaining 

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    April 7, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    My favorite outdoor entertaining accessory from the post is the Teal Trellis Berry Bowl. All of the items in the post look really nice. The shades of blue are really pretty.

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  2. Rust says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I love the galvanized bucket used to hold the rolled beach towels.

    Reply
  3. Ellen B says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    I love the bowls – great colors too

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  4. Cassandra Eastman says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    I love the Better Homes and Gardens Multi Border Table Cloth, it adds so much color!

    Reply
  5. Robin Weaver says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    I love the galvanized tray! I can’t believe how cheap it is! I bought one from a different store and paid a ridiculous amount of money for it! I wanted to get another one so now I know where to get it!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie Phelps says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    I think my favorite not that I did not love them all was the cheerful tablecloth. It made me smile!

    Reply
  7. Mami2jcn says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    I like the cereal bowls.

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  8. Christina Foley says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I love the owl tea light holder! So cute. The teal is a gorgeous color also

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  9. Anne says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    The white owl tea light holder is adorable! I love that you found a way to make it do double-duty as a vase–the flowers look so pretty in it.

    Reply
  10. Susan Baughman says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    I actually love the towels. The colors are so bright and the patterns are fun. We just bought a home with a pool in December and I want to buy a bunch of pool towels for guests!

    Reply
  11. Pamela Gurganus says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    My favorite outdoor entertaining accessory from the post is the owl tea light holder.

    Reply
  12. KJ Skib says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    I like the colorful table cloth. I buy a bulk package of those that are vinyl for the summer long season of grilling and eating out.

    Reply
  13. Thomas Murphy says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I like the Teal Trellis plates

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  14. Elena says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    I love the owl tea light holder

    Reply
  15. Terry Maigi says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I love the owl tea light holder!! So cute!

    Reply
  16. Steve Weber says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    I really like the white owl tea light holder.. adorable.

    Reply
  17. Tara O. says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    I LOVE the plates! I love them so much I just may have to buy some for myself!

    Reply
  18. Linda Szymoniak says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I just love the Indigo Medallion cereal bowls and the plates.

    Reply
  19. Courtnie Miller says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    I love the Teal Trellis berry bowls.

    Reply
  20. Julie says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I am loving the White tea light so cute…

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  21. Jen Haile says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I love the tablecloth!

    Reply
  22. Stefanie Gladden says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    I love the galvanized ice bucket and galvanized serving tray

    Reply
  23. HS kraftmaking says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    I like galvanized ice bucket and tray.

    Reply
  24. Kamla L. says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    My favorite is the Indigo Medallion cereal bowls. I love the the overall calming beachy vibe that your color scheme and choice of accessories evokes.

    Reply
  25. Seyma Shabbir says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    The galvanized serving tray to help with serving drinks, snacks, etc. So much easier having a tray instead of carrying with only your hands!

    Reply
  26. Natalie S says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Loving all of it, especially the galvanized serving tray!

    Reply
  27. shelly peterson says

    April 8, 2016 at 1:00 am

    I like the teal Color Rim Tumblers

    Reply
  28. Kristen says

    April 8, 2016 at 3:08 am

    I like the Teal Trellis berry bowls.

    Reply
  29. Will G says

    April 8, 2016 at 5:02 am

    I like the beach towels.

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  30. Janet W. says

    April 8, 2016 at 5:39 am

    The cheerful tablecloth is my favorite accessory for outdoor entertaining! It really brings a pop of color to a fun outdoor time!

    Reply
  31. Jessica To says

    April 8, 2016 at 5:50 am

    I like a floral centerpiece or maybe some candles.

    Reply
  32. Sharon Rooney says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:32 am

    The cheerful tablecloth is my favorite outdoor entertaining accessory from this post. It brings color into any setting.

    Reply
  33. Kim Henrichs says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:34 am

    I LOVE those teal trellis berry bowls!!

    Reply
  34. Karen Glatt says

    April 8, 2016 at 7:31 am

    I really like the teal trellis berry bowls!!

    Reply
  35. Bailey Dexter says

    April 8, 2016 at 7:37 am

    I love the owl vase, so beautiful!

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  36. Trisha W says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:00 am

    I love the blue in those dishes. It’s so pretty.

    Reply
  37. m says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:09 am

    I love the Teal Trellis plates.

    Reply
  38. Lauren says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:22 am

    I like the beach towels.

    Reply
  39. Sarah Hayes says

    April 8, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I love the bowls and the owl tea light holder! they are so pretty

    Reply
  40. Debra Guillen says

    April 8, 2016 at 9:19 am

    I like the 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal

    Reply
  41. Michele Behlen says

    April 8, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I like the tablecloth. It is something I am lacking and would look very nice at our next get together.

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  42. Em Mahr says

    April 8, 2016 at 10:17 am

    My favorite item is the galvanized serving tray

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  43. Edye says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I love the fun colored beach towels!

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  44. Cathy French says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:45 am

    The white owl tea light holder is my favorite.

    Reply
  45. Cindy Merrill says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:50 am

    The Teal Trellis Berry bowls look just lovely!

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  46. Erika W. says

    April 8, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    I love the galvanized ice bucket the most! It is such a simple but stylish piece.

    Reply
  47. Jeanna says

    April 8, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    I like the Teal Trellis plates! They are very pretty!

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  48. kelly tupick says

    April 8, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    I like the owl tea light holder, can be used for multiple things.

    Reply
  49. Elle says

    April 8, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    I like the owl vase.

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  50. Sonya Morris says

    April 8, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I love the tumblers!

    Reply
  51. Rosie says

    April 8, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    All so inviting and festive! I love the Teal Trellis plates!!!

    Reply
  52. Natalie says

    April 8, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    I love the galvanized serving tray! I could easily serve snacks or drinks on it!

    Reply
  53. ewhatley says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I like the Teal Trellis plates.

    Reply
  54. Gina M says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    I love the owl tealight holder! So cute!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  55. Pam H. says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    The Owl Tea Light Holder is my favorite accessory.

    Reply
  56. Cheryl B says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    I love the owl tea light/ vase.

    Reply
  57. Karen R says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    I love the Indigo Medallion cereal bowls. All the dinnerware is pretty.

    Reply
  58. Dana Rodriguez says

    April 8, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    The 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal are so pretty! Nice job!

    Reply
  59. Melissa S says

    April 8, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I really love the tablecloth, the colors are so pretty and summery.

    Reply
  60. Barbara Montag says

    April 8, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    My favorite is the Galzanized Serving Tray.
    thank you

    Reply
  61. Holly says

    April 8, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I love the Indigo Medallion Cereal bowls– so pretty!

    Reply
  62. julie says

    April 8, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    the owl is so cute

    Reply
  63. Emily Smith says

    April 9, 2016 at 1:00 am

    I love the beautiful bright blue dishes!

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  64. katherine says

    April 9, 2016 at 6:12 am

    I love the Berry Bowls

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  65. Ty says

    April 9, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I love the tray with the pitcher and glasses on it

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  66. Sarah Hall says

    April 9, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I like the Owl Tealight holder as I love owls.

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  67. Ryan Spencer says

    April 9, 2016 at 10:12 am

    My favorite is the Indigo Medallion Cereal Bowls, I love the look!

    Reply
  68. Bo Simms says

    April 9, 2016 at 11:30 am

    My favorite outdoor entertaining items from your post are the 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal. The color is so beautiful and uplifting and I really like that they are dishwasher safe too!

    Reply
  69. Rachel says

    April 9, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I absolutely love the plates and bowls! The pattern is so pretty.

    Reply
  70. Sara Zielinski says

    April 9, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I like the Tablecloth, it is very pretty.

    Reply
  71. Tina W says

    April 9, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    I like those galvanized pieces. I love how versatile they are!

    Reply
  72. Sharon Schoepe says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I love the Indigo Medallion cereal bowls

    Reply
  73. D SCHMIDT says

    April 9, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    My favorite is the galvanized serving tray, its so useful to have.

    Reply
  74. Susan Christy says

    April 9, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Love the tablecloth – I have the same type table as yours and the dirt is a problem for me too.

    Reply
  75. Ann says

    April 9, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I love the galvanized ice bucket – so many uses for it!

    Reply
  76. Laurajj says

    April 10, 2016 at 12:50 am

    Oh I really love the owl tea light holder ! So pretty!

    Reply
  77. Priscilla S. says

    April 10, 2016 at 2:44 am

    I love the tablecloth. So bright and cheery!

    Reply
  78. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    April 10, 2016 at 3:56 am

    I Like The galvanized serving tray!

    Reply
  79. June S. says

    April 10, 2016 at 6:45 am

    I like the pretty tablecloth for this spring and summer, we do need a new one too. Our old one is to worn to put it back on this year.

    Reply
  80. Jackie says

    April 10, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I love the tablecloth and the galvanized serving tray.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  81. LaTanya says

    April 10, 2016 at 8:47 am

    outdoor rugs and planters

    Reply
  82. Birdiebee says

    April 10, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    My favorite outdoor entertaining accessories are a fit fit and bistro table along with melamine tableware.

    Reply
  83. Mary Cloud says

    April 10, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    I love the owl tea light holders – very cute

    Reply
  84. Kelly D says

    April 10, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    The galvanized ice bucket is my favorite, since those are always useful!

    Reply
  85. sheila ressel says

    April 10, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    My favorite piece is the tablecloth. It’s so festive!

    Reply
  86. Jessica miller says

    April 10, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I like the 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal

    Reply
  87. Tabathia B says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    I like the teal tumblers

    Reply
  88. janetfaye says

    April 11, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I like 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal.

    Reply
  89. ken ohl says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:04 am

    I love the tableclothes bright , bold make any party a hit

    Reply
  90. Amber Starr says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:32 am

    That tablecloth is gorgeous! I love the vibrant colors.

    Reply
  91. Cheryl says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:57 am

    My favorite outdoor entertaining accessory are the Indigo Medallion cereal bowls.

    Reply
  92. Elizabeth J. says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I love the cheerful tablecloth!

    Reply
  93. Ashley C says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:44 am

    I love the owl tea light holder as a vase!

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    Reply
  94. Cindy A. says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:47 am

    My favorites are the galvanized bucket/beach towel holder and galvanized serving tray.

    Reply
  95. Sarah VM says

    April 12, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I really like the teal trellis plates.

    Reply
  96. kim kihega says

    April 12, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I love the tablecloth! So pretty!

    Reply
  97. Karrie Millheim says

    April 12, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I love the plates

    Reply
  98. Annamarie V says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    I like the galvanized ice bucket, it can be used so many ways like keeping drinks and food cold.

    Reply
  99. Maria C. says

    April 13, 2016 at 3:47 am

    I love the idea of galvanized bucket & tray. I am really considering this. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  100. charlene says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    I love the Indigo Medallion cereal bowls

    Reply
  101. Rochel SidellS says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    Love the tablecloth!

    Reply
  102. Joti B says

    April 15, 2016 at 1:09 am

    That tablecloth is lovely.

    Reply
  103. Dawn Monroe says

    April 15, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I like the bamboo lazy Susan and the owl tea light candle holder.

    Reply
  104. richelle bowers says

    April 16, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    I like the galvanized steel bucket

    Reply
  105. Amy Orvin says

    April 16, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    I love the galvanized serving tray.

    Reply
  106. stacey grantham says

    April 17, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    I love the Owl vase, very cute!

    Reply
  107. Melissa Teears says

    April 17, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I love the ice bucket. I need a new one and it would be perfect

    Reply
  108. Rhonda W G. says

    April 17, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    The Teal Trellis plates would be lovely to spruce up our summer bbq’s! Finally set up our patio this weekend…yay!!!

    Reply
  109. Alisha says

    April 20, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I really like the owl tea light holder. It’s so cute!

    Reply
  110. Celesta says

    April 20, 2016 at 10:14 am

    My favorite outdoor entertaining accessory would be the owl light tea holder.

    Reply
  111. Sarah Mayer says

    April 21, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    the galvanized serving tray.

    Reply
  112. carol clark says

    April 21, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    the owl tea light holder

    Reply
  113. denise low says

    April 21, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I like the ice bucket. They are all very nice.

    Reply
  114. Kaitlin says

    April 21, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    I love the galvanized tin and table cloth!

    Reply
  115. Lisa L says

    April 21, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I love the colorful Better Homes and Gardens Multi Border Table Cloth!

    Reply
  116. Starla B says

    April 21, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    This is so awesome and I am so jealous of your beautiful set up! I absolutely love the 14 oz Color Rim Tumblers in teal- would look perfect with a yummy cocktail in it. Also, I LOVE the tablecloth- bright colors are so fun!

    Reply
  117. trixx says

    April 21, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love the adorable white owl tea light holder!

    Reply

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