Summer Table Decor Ideas

If you want to entertain this summer, try some of these summer table decor ideas. The key is to choose something that you associate with summer and keep it light. And remember, you can almost get away with anything beach or lake: sand, sea shells, vintage beach buckets, straw beach hats and beach bags, beach towels, boat models, picnic baskets, vintage fishing equipment, vintage postcards of summer fun.

Martha Stewart shows you how to make these flower votive displays. Flowers and candlelight are nothing new, but together they create tabletop decorations fit for relaxed summer entertaining.

Midwest Living has 34 inspiring outdoor table arrangements. Fun and clever ideas for outdoor table decorations for your next party or family gathering.

Home Depot has 18? whiskey barrels for $30 and Bed Bath & Beyond has 20? glass table toppers for $9.99. This is a great idea for DIY outdoor table for only $39.99 each.

You can make this table top s’mores bar for your next occasion. Find a window planter or wooden box and fill with pea gravel from your hardware store. Chaffing dish fuel, like sternos from Costco, provide the flame (they are food safe).

A true garden party is lovely, in the style of an European Orangery, in front of the greenhouses. Country Living shows you how to throw your own garden party.