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Easy Parties » Summer Outdoor Oasis Party

By Wendy O'Neal 52 Comments

Summer Outdoor Oasis Party

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Pier 1 Imports. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.

Summer Outdoor Oasis Party & Menu

I love hosting parties! It’s one of my favorite things to do. Whether it’s a holiday meal for family, impromptu friends for supper, or a ladies dinner party in my mini citrus grove out by the pond under the twinkle lights! Doesn’t that just sounds lovely?!?! It was perfect. Everything about my summer outdoor oasis party was perfect.

Summer Outdoor Oasis Party  & Menu

Perfect weather! Perfect food! Perfect friends! Perfect decorations from Pier 1!

I love the bright colors on the placemats (I actually used them as part of the centerpieces) and those blue lanterns glowed all night light. Did you happen to see those beautiful pillows on many of the seats. They were so comfortable and really added to the outdoor oasis party feel! Loved them!

Summer Outdoor Oasis Party & Menu

I invited 6 ladies over for a nice dinner, but before the invites went out…I went shopping! I headed to Pier 1 to pick up some fun new decorations. Since I already had some amazing dishes, I opted for pillows, placemats, glass lanterns, and hanging lighted lanterns to complement what I already had.

3 Quick Appetizers perfect for any party in under 15 minutes. #15MinuteSuppers

The setting for my party was beautiful! Even though it is summer here in Phoenix, once the sun goes down my backyard cools off with tons of shade and the water from the pond really helps too. We hung lots of lights to create an incredibly beautiful setting for supper.

With the table set, candles lit, and my summer playlist jammin’, it was time for my friends to arrive.

I prepared a delicious meal for everyone that was completely completely gluten and dairy free. {Click Recipe Titles to see my Recipes!}

3 Quick Appetizers perfect for any party in under 15 minutes. #15MinuteSuppers

3 Delicious & Quick Appetizers

 

I want to serve this Watermelon Strawberry Aqua Fresca at my next party!!!!

Watermelon Strawberry Aqua Fresca

 

Vegan Cobb Salad and Honey Poppyseed Vinagrette

Vegan Cobb Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

 

Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Herbed Butter

Steaks with Garlic Herbed Butter and Caramelized Onions (recipe coming soon)

 

Gluten Free - Vegan Coconut Chocolate Cake

Coconut Chocolate Cake

The night was just perfect {I don’t think I’ve mentioned that yet, have I?}! But the talk of the night, besides the amazing steak, was the appetizer with goat cheese and blackberries! It was seriously amazing! They will probably be served at every single party I have from now on…since I don’t think my friends will come if I don’t make them. For my next party, I’m also eyeballing this amazing table from Pier 1 too!

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So…what will you get at Pier 1 to create an amazing party? I can help with that…I have a $25 Pier 1 Gift Card to give away!!!

Summer Outdoor Oasis Party & Menu

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you to my friend dear Kate, from Kate Eschbach Photography, for taking some of the photos at my party so I could focus on cooking and hostessing!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Pier 1 Imports. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.

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Comments

  1. Karen Deva says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    I am also gluten free and the food for your party looks amazing! I would love the recipe for the chocolate coconut cake and the appetizer with goat cheese and blueberries!

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  2. Bryan E. says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway… looks like we are not the only aqua fresca fans around; the Watermelon Strawberry Aqua Fresca looks delicious…our kids won’t touch a soft drink if there is aqua fresca being served.

    Reply
  3. Barbara Montag says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Your food looks so tempting – especially the veggie plate!
    You must of went to a lot of work.

    thank you

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  4. Tabathia B says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I love the different dishes/servers used and how the food was plated

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  5. Candie L says

    June 16, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I love the bright patterns. Thank you

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  6. jules m. says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:34 am

    i LOVE the colorful pillows and placemats, they really make it look so festive!

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  7. Mihaela Day says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:34 am

    The decorations are beautiful!

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  8. tina reynolds says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I love the fun festive colors my favorite is those pillows.

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  9. Liz N says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:56 am

    That’s amazing that it was all gluten and dairy free! What an inspiration you are!

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  10. Jennifer Marie says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:13 am

    Wow, coconut chocolate cake sounds good. Your cake makes it sound even better!

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  11. Nicole Millheim says

    June 15, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    they look gorgeous. you are giving me party planning ideas

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  12. Jessica Ruggiero says

    June 15, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love the outdoor lanterns!

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  13. Laurie Emerson says

    June 15, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I love how festive everything is from the food to the decorations. I really love that cake!

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  14. Karen Drake says

    June 15, 2014 at 10:45 am

    The decorations and food look amazing, I would love to be able to throw a party like yours.

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  15. Jennifer Reed says

    June 15, 2014 at 8:21 am

    I am so impressed that you made a menu for the party that was gluten and dairy free. The appetizer with goat cheese and blackberries looked amazing.

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  16. Erica C. says

    June 15, 2014 at 6:24 am

    I love fun decorations…this looks great.

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  17. joni says

    June 14, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Everything looks so nice and inviting.

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  18. Susan Christy says

    June 14, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Everything is beautiful! And that cake looks delicious.

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  19. Jill Myrick says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    The decor for your party looks very inviting and relaxing. And the food looks too delicious, especially the Coconut Chocolate Cake.

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  20. Rosanne says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    You really know how to throw a great party. People who love throwing parties always make others feel welcome That Chocolate coconut cake looks amazing as does the tile table and chair set

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  21. kim says

    June 14, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I would love to be invited to this party everything looked so delicious, and it was set up so beautifully

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  22. Shana Elliott says

    June 14, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    The chocolate coconut cake looks so good!

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  23. Robin says

    June 14, 2014 at 3:53 am

    The Vegan Cobb Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette looks delicious.

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  24. Stephanie Galbraith says

    June 13, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    It’s so cute! I wish I could decorate like that.

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  25. Ceinwyn R says

    June 13, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    I absolutely love grilled onions on my steak and your mason jars with straws are so cute!

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  26. Thomas Murphy says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Awesome decorations! I love Pier 1.

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  27. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Everything looks delicious and I really like the bright decor!

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  28. Leidy says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Love the way you display the menu. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Reply
  29. Amy M. C. says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:57 am

    I would want to be invited to this pretty party! I love the items you featured from Pier One! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  30. Lisa V. says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:25 am

    What you did…looks like a nice, elegant and comfy evening.

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  31. Lisa Aliperti says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:56 am

    I would certainly enjoy sampling your menu!

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  32. SandyN says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:40 am

    I’d love to be able to decorate like that, and make it look so effortless!!

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  33. Sherry says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:43 am

    I love the bright colors and the food sounds delicious! I can’t wait to see the recipes!

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  34. janna johnson says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I like the outdoor laterns in the coastal ad. They would be great for any party.

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  35. Christina Gould says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    The pictures are beautiful. Everything looks perfect. I’d like to have a party just like that. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  36. Rich M says

    June 12, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    I think those appetizers with blueberries & fruit on top looked so good. it was a very nice spread!

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  37. Wendi S says

    June 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    There couldn’t be a better menu for me. It is perfect for a summer dinner. The chocolate coconut cake looks devine.

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  38. Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen.com says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:24 am

    I just love everything about this party! The lanterns, the string of lights, just the general ambiance looks so inviting! I love all of the gluten-free choices for food! That cake! YUM!

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  39. Amy Orvin says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:03 am

    I absolutely love those lanterns. They are so beautiful at night.

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  40. Pam Gurganus says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:21 am

    The decorations are so beautiful! I especially like the lights! And those steaks look so delicious!

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  41. Nutmeg Nanny says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:22 am

    What a beautiful looking party 🙂

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  42. Marly says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:12 am

    It looks like it was a fabulous party…especially that cake!

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  43. Amy Pratt says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:33 am

    Everything looks so fun. I want to try the olives.

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  44. Cynthia C says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:27 am

    The food looks amazing. I want a slice of that cake!

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  45. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    It was absolutely my pleasure! You are an amazing hostess.

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  46. Rebecca Lock says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    The colors on the decor and accessories really work well together.

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  47. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    What a fun party!

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  48. heather s says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    So pretty. I love decorating to make the party more fun.

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  49. Kim Kenny says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:24 am

    The decorations are beautiful! I love those colors & everything looks so bright & festive.

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  50. Jill Waldren says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:32 am

    The decor was to my taste and the food actually looks like something I’d try AND be able to prepare! Nice inspiration!

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  51. McKim says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:55 am

    The cake looked so good – but also set off the table with how elegant it looked.

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  52. Denise S says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:43 am

    It looks very nice. I wish I knew how to prepare things like that.

    Reply

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