Entertaining outdoors in the company of friends is one of the joys of summer. Here are some ways to prepare for those relaxed summer evenings...
Glass Drink Pitcher
An assortment of pitchers with different color drinks -- from lemonade to iced tea to sangria -- looks great set out on an outdoor table. Here's a pitcher with a cooling insert so that your drink will be cool, but not watered down. $9 at Crate & Barrel
Hanging Lantern
Set the mood with the wispy shadows of candlelight cast through this lacey hanging lantern. $18 at Anthropologie
Rapid Wine Cooler
Use this cooling sleeve from Vacuvin to keep the chill on your bottles of wine. $10 at Amazon
Condiment Caddy
While this simple metal caddy is made for drinks, we like it for bringing out all the condiments, utensils, and napkins to your outdoor table. $24 at Target
Food for Friends
Sometimes a host's best secret is knowing how to pull off entertaining friends in style while making it look effortless. The tips and recipes in Food for Friends: Simply Delicious Menus for Easy Entertaining will help you look good and stay calm through your summer of casual outdoor dining. $13.22 at Amazon

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