Summertime GIVEAWAY!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Summer is such a perfect time to gather, don't you think?
Whether it's spreading out an old sheet for a picnic in the park, dinner under twinkly lights on your patio, a casual BBQ with all the fixings, or an outdoor movie in your backyard...these warm months make everyone want to live a little slower and enjoy moments more fully.
In honor of opening our door and inviting people in, I thought a giveaway full of fun hosting essentials would be a fantastic way to welcome summer.
Who says paper plates need to be boring? These pretty floral plates will liven up your outdoor tablescape (even if you have a black thumb in the garden, like I do)!
Wondering what this cute little swan is? Leave it to Anthropologie to come up with the cutest bottle opener ever (PS I have it, too! With a maiden name like Swanstrom, I'm kind of a fan of swans).
Ahhhhh linen. I may not wear linen clothes often because hello, wrinkles! But there's something just so elegantly casual about using this beautiful fabric on the table (especially when it comes from Williams Sonoma). And this light mint color is neutral enough that it can be used all throughout the year!
Truth be told, I nearly kept this little salt grater. How cute would she be on the table (yes, it's a she)? I found it at Williams Sonoma the day I bought the tablecloth, but realized later you can find it for less on Amazon (yay Prime)!
What meal is complete without pretty napkins? I'm including not only cocktail napkins for drinks and appetizers but floral cloth napkins as well!
Are you in absolute LOVE with these metal rose gold napkin rings?! I sure am.
If ever there was a season for salad-eating, Summer would be it. These wooden salad tongs are a favorite in our kitchen!
Need some Entree salad recipes (and great summer dressings, apps, and an easy/yummy/beautiful make-ahead dessert? Click here!)
I know, I know...I had you at Kate Spade. These charms will definitely help you remember which drink is yours!
Are you a fan of place cards? I sure am. I love helping my guests get outside their comfort zone, sitting them next to people they don't know well (but folks I know they would love!).
My favorite part is seeing guests sit down uncomfortably at the beginning of dinner and exchange phone numbers and hugs with their new bestie by the end of the night!
I just had to include this little bag of coffee by Two Rivers Coffee because, well...doesn't an iced coffee just sound so good right about now? I bet your guests would agree!
I use these paper bowls all the time. From ice cream to popcorn to watermelon wedges and frozen berries, they're the perfect way to add color to the table without having to wash a single dish! And the wooden spoons just remind me so much of buying ice cream from the ice cream truck when I was little. So nostalgic.
Speaking of paper, if you've ever been to a party at my home, you've probably sipped a cool beverage through a cheerfully colored paper straw. I'm more than a little obsessed with them.
What do you think? Good stuff? Entertaining essentials you'd LOVE to use at your own little dinner or brunch?
Which are you most excited about??
You ready to talk rules??
GIVEAWAY RULES
.ONE.
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Take 60 seconds to fill out this survey below. Tell me what you're loving about the site and what you'd love to see more of.
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you're entered! yay!
.THREE.
WANT EXTRA ENTRIES? OF COURSE YOU DO.
for 1 extra entry - Simply tag a friend on the Instagram post (tag as many friends as you like! 1 tag = 1 extra entry)
for 1 extra entry - Simply tag a friend on the Facebook post (tag as many friends as you like! 1 tag = 1 extra entry)
for 5 extra entries - Share the giveaway photo on YOUR Instagram feed (tagging back to @teresaswanstromanderson)
for 5 extra entries - Share the giveaway on YOUR Facebook page (tagging back to this blog post)
.FINE PRINT.
GIVEAWAY CLOSES 11:59PM PACIFIC TIME ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017.
The winner will be chosen at random (by looking at Mail Chimp's list of those subscribed to the blog as well as Survey Monkey's response) and will be announced on Instagram and Facebook on Friday, June 16.
If the winner does not provide their mailing address by Tuesday, June 20th, an alternate winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!