Here are some popular outdoor summer pieces for creating ideal outdoor social gathering spots,

Ice, please! All that sun means your guests are thirsty for some icy cold beverages. The Barlow Tyrie Reims Refreshment Cooler is an attractive way to house all the ice you need to keep your drinks cold. Plus, when it’s shut, it’s the perfect place to rest your feet until you are sent back to the kitchen for another round.

Energy conservation. Wait a minute. Did we say “sent back to the kitchen?” No way! Not when you have this handy serving table from Barlow Tyrie. It’s the ultimate outdoor entertaining accessory. This one-trip-wonder ensures there’s just enough room for all the beverages, both children- and adult-friendly, napkins, and flatware. It even has extra space for cups, wineglasses, and more.

One more thing. But of course, there’s always bound to be one more thing your guests need. In that case, bring along your teak serving tray and pick up the forgotten treats, or an extra bottle of       fill-in-the-blank    , and everyone will be happy.

When you use Didriks teak outdoor furniture favorites, you’ll serve your pool guests will style, and keep them wanting more.

Ipso Vase. The unique thin, rectangular shape of the Ipso Vase provides the opportunity to get creative and wow your party guests with your flair for flower arranging. It’s hard to pick a favorite glaze because each color has it’s own personality. Designers left the bottom portion raw for a matte finish.

Mato Vase. This Mato Vase reminds us of a hollowed out section of Japanese bamboo, perfect for a grouped Ikibana project. It comes in an array of vibrant colors and is made from environmentally friendly, raw natural materials.

Karo Vase. The Karo Vase is the Yang to the Mato’s Yin. It’s square shape is slightly imperfect, which coordinates with the Japanese ideal of Wabi Sabi – all things are transient and the imperfect is inherently perfect.

Soliflor Vase. We love the sweet neck of the Soliflor Vases, which appear as if they are stretching to reach the sun. They are ready-made for the single, perfect bloom you bring in from your summer garden. A contrasting colored Gerber Daisy would be the Soliflor’s ideal mate.

Best of all, Jars Ceramics vases are all 100% dishwasher safe and chip-proof. They’re hand-made and glazed, and can easily stand on their own as beautiful ceramic art.