Ready 4 Summer Blog Party - DAY 5 - Summer Entertaining Plus Linky!

I can't believe we're already at the end of this marvelous blog party! We've had so many inspiring projects linked up...thank you! And our guest bloggers have done a knock-out job with the projects they've contributed.
Thank you so so much to all of you who have participated!
If you've missed the first four days, you can find them (plus the linky parties) here:
FOOD & DRINKS
CRAFTS & PRINTABLES
KIDS ACTIVITIES
HOME DECOR
Today's theme is SUMMER ENTERTAINING! Woo hoo! I love all of the ideas available for entertaining in the warmer months...the colors, the food, the activities...all of it.
So today I wanted to share some of my favorite entertaining ideas with you. I found all of these party ideas on Pinterest (are you surprised?).
***If you would like to pin any of the following photos, please go to the original post and pin from there...I want to make sure the people who have planned these amazing parties get full credit for them...thank you!***
This Lemonade Party by Lisa Storms for Fiskars is absolutely darling...I'm amazed by all of the ways she was able to incorporate her theme into her decorating...so cool...

That darling little banner just screams summer...and ummm...lemon cupcakes? Oh yeah.
I have always thought that holding a party among the trees, or in a forest clearing would be so cool. Wouldn't it just be amazing to lead your guests out to a beautifully decorated table in the middle of nowhere with chandeliers and decorations hanging from the trees? Oh my gosh, even just thinking about it gets me a little giddy...

This beautiful party from Postcards & Pretties is a wedding party, but it would be just as fantastic for a lunch or brunch. Oh man, I just may have to do something like this...the wheels are a turnin' my friends...
Next up is this BBQ Hot Dog bar from Jenn Sbranti at Hostess with the Mostess. Oh heck...so cool.

I love the " - bar" idea...sundae bar, dessert bar, hamburger bar, whatever...such a fantastic idea. What I really love about this hot dog bar is that there are little recipes for famous hotdogs available on the table...so guests can make the perfect hot dog with out guessing. You really must check out all of the photos from this terrific party...
Now it wouldn't be summer without pool parties, right?

This darling little pool-side party from Party On Designs (I found it at Kara's Party Ideas)...could easily be adapted for older kids, or even adults. I love the water bottles, the way they wrapped the silverware, and little containers with the brightly-colored candies...oh my gosh, everything is just so pretty!
And finally, this Community Potluck party from Martha Stewart would be so much fun!

How great would it be to just gather a few neighbors and have an outdoor potluck...oh my gosh, my "to-do" party list just keeps growing & growing.
For more summertime entertaining ideas, make sure to visit these amazing blogs today!
My Fabulous Co-Host!Simply Klassic Home

Our Lovely Guests:52 MantelsDukes and DuchessesLolly Jane
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
How about you? Do you have any amazing summer entertaining ideas you like to share? Cuz we wanna see 'em!
Link up your SUMMER ENTERTAINING ideas below...
Link up any time this week and be sure to check back for even more summertime inspiration!
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Thanks so so much for partying with us!
We hope you've loved this party as much as we have! Thank you so much to all of you who have contributed to it's success!