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tips for hosting a pool party

tips for hosting a pool partyA couple of weeks ago, we hosted the Poolside Style event at Frontgate at Legacy West. The event was a blast and we enjoyed the whole afternoon – not to mention the beautiful Frontgate space! We were thrilled when Frontgate invited us to host the summer event. During the event we shared our tips for hosting a pool party. Since many of you aren’t from the Dallas area and couldn’t make it to the event, we’re sharing our tips below!

tips for hosting a pool party

Tips For Hosting a Pool Party

Pick a theme

Picking a theme makes planning the rest of the party a breeze! If you decide to send invitations, either paper or electronic, send invitations that coordinate with your theme to set the mood in advance.

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Keep food light and simple

Decide on a menu of finger foods and snacks. It’s so hot in Texas, that most people would rather reach for bites vs a full meal!

poolside party styleSignature Cocktail

Mix up a signature cocktail and present it in cute acrylic glasses or stemware. Adding a cute paper straw and a fruit slice wheel is a festive summery touch!

lemons as a centerpieceUse Melamine Plates

There are so many pretty options in melamine or acrylic for serving food and drinks. No need to resort to paper plates and cups!

poolside style poolside party styleRafts/Pool Games

What’s a pool party with out rafts or games? We love this corn hole set that can be used in or out of the pool.

Curate a Playlist

Play your favorite music outside during the party. Coming up with your own playlist for the party adds a really fun vibe.

poolside party style tips for hosting a pool partyShade, please!

More and more people are being careful about sun exposure. Be sure to have seats available in the shade for guests who want to stay out of the sun. Plus, an umbrella creates a great space!

Extra, extra, extras

We’ve all been that guest who forgot something important. Be sure to set aside a sunscreen area and provide extra towels.

monogrammed pool towelsMonogram everything

A monogrammed pool towel is a great party favor idea for your guests!

baby on the patioBeat the Heat

Use something other than fresh flowers for the centerpiece. That way you can prep early and not worry about putting flowers out last minute!

tips for hosting a pool party

Poolside Party Outfits:

on jean: rainbow striped dress// gold sandals

on stia: yellow maxi dress // rockstud sandals

on katherine: striped off the shoulder dress // gold sandals

Poolside Party Details:

Furniture: Paris bistro armchairs in navy // teak dining table in natural finish // market umbrella in resort stripe cobalt // umbrella base // Grayson three-piece set and ottoman in black finish // side table // outdoor rug

Decor: Italian Soiree dinnerware platter and cheese tray // brass ice bucket and tongs // striped acrylic glasses // square ruffle melamine dinner collection plates // dip bowls and appetizer plates // circle napkins w/ navy trim // bamboo round placemats // blue and white planters // striped towels // white towels w/ monogram

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

Thank you to Frontgate for partnering with us on this post!

Photos: Sweet Memory Photography

best of fourth of july sales

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Best of Fourth of July Sales

J. Crew: 30% off select full price styles now through July 5 w/ code: ALLSTAR-  A beautiful and comfy floral maxi dress, cute striped PJ’s in three colors, we adore this tie-waist peplum top and colorful espadrilles that are great for summer!

Nordstrom: New markdowns- A workout motivator tank, love this tie waist romper, an oversized tee in six colors and the cutest saddlebag with perforated details.

Anthropologie: Summer sale- Stia has this dress and it’s safe to say we’re all obsessed with it, a silk top in three colors, a front-tie tank with the cutest button detail and an off-the-shoulder jumpsuit that you can’t pass up!

Shopbop: New to sale-  A kimono that could double as a swimsuit cover-up, a breezy sundress, a sweatshirt great for layering and why is it hard to find white jeans? We love this brand and the hem on these!

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Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

what we’re packing for portugal

earrings // hat // sunglasses // dry shampoo

lemon one piece swimsuit // sunscreen // embroidered skirt // wrap front cami bodysuit // pineapple midi skirt // lace up sneaker

striped pajamas // studded slide sandal // yellow rattan clutch // lipstick // foundation primer // eyelet tunic

Hi from London! We arrived here on Sunday morning and quickly got to it. We went for a long walk to a local park and played and had so much fun in the water features and choo choo train playground. Another nice walk and a pub stop, then back to the house to grill for dinner. William and Henry did wonderfully on the flight, which made for a much easier first day in London than we were expecting! We are off to Lisbon tomorrow and wanted to share what we are planning on taking for the next week. Be sure to follow along on social media as we travel through Portugal!

Portugal Packing List:

  • earrings: Love these triple hoop earrings- so fun for vacay!
  • hat: We always like to have a sun hat when we’re spending so much time outside.
  • sunglasses: Sunnies are a must have for this trip.
  • dry shampoo: We don’t know about you guys, but we hate to waste time shampooing and blowdrying while we are on vacation!
  • lemon one piece swimsuit: This is the cutest one piece we’ve seen this season.
  • sunscreen: A must have for a summer vacation and we love this one.
  • embroidered skirt: This skirt is so cute and so much fun because it also doubles as a top.
  • wrap front cami bodysuit: The perfect top for our new embroidered pineapple midi skirt- see below…
  • pineapple midi skirt: The cutest midi skirt for summer!
  • lace up sneaker: These sneakers are so perfect to wear with any summer outfit from jeans to shorts to dresses to skirts.
  • striped pajamas: Pjs for a getaway are a must in our book.
  • studded slide sandal: Love these rockstud lookalikes.
  • yellow rattan clutch: This cute clutch works with most of our outfits for this trip.
  • lipstick: A fun summer color is always a good idea!
  • foundation primer: We absolutely love this primer!
  • eyelet tunic: This is the perfect coverup/beach lunch tunic.

Shop Portugal Packing List:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine