Everytime I turn around there is another list of (suggested) amazing items to make my summer most fabulous. Honestly a day that’s under 90 degrees and an iced coffee can go a long way with me but these fun finds are worth checking out.
The Ravi Wine Chiller tops my list as it instantly chills your wine from room temperature to its ideal serving temperature. Wine is cooled within seconds, just as it’s being served. Perfect when those unexpected guests drop by to enjoy the evening. However, if the weather turns rainy, pop up this very cool Color Changing Umbrella. These umbrellas come printed with special ink that reacts when it rains, white when dry, then comes to life when in contact with water.
For outdoor entertianing, serve snacks or fresh salads in these beautiful
(unbreakable) Flowered Enamel Serving Bowls. For a perfect marinade or vinaigrette to top your salad, whip it up in this brilliant Shaker that has 5 easy pre printed recipes on the side. This odor resistant acrylic martini shaker was designed to do double duty. It can hold 16 ounces of your favorite drink after you mix up your favorite
marinade. I also would love to showsae my fresh cut blooms in this stunning Magnetic Vase from Lichen Studio.
If you are going to be outside and don’t want to lug heavy bottles of outdoor care with you, La Fresh has come up with these easy to grab mini towelettes. They come in a SPF 30 sunscreen, a DEET free insect repellent, and an anti-bacterial wipe. Toss a few in your purse or pocket and you are ready to go. And what summer afternoon wouldn’t be complete without some ice cream. Zak brands has created this festive ice cream tub that will keep your ice cream cold for up to 90 minutes. Of course many of these would make a great hostess gift as well. Enjoy your summer!










3 comments
Comment by Karen on June 18, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Speaking of hostess gifts, when am I supposed to give them? When I’m staying overnight with family and friends this summer on our road trip? Next time I’m having dinner at your house?
I love the flowered salad bowls. I need to find an excuse to buy them for myself.
Comment by Holland Saltsman on June 21, 2010 at 3:39 pm
When we did our road trip last summer, we did a variety of things. If we “picked up” that our hosts needed something, we tired to grab it locally and gift it before we left. Otherwise, we left a “bloomable” thank you card that they could plant after we left. Check out my “It’s All the Cards” post for purchasing info re: blooming cards.
Comment by Karen on June 28, 2010 at 10:38 pm
We decided to give a collection of hometown beverages to all our out of town hosts and hostesses: Missouri wine, Fitz’s soda, and obviously some Anheuser-Busch products. They’re all from here or have lived here, so I know they’ll appreciate it.