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Summer is Here! Try These Backyard BBQ Essentials

Gathering with family and friends all summer long brings up the fondest memories. Whether we were hosting a backyard BBQ, a clam bake, or a get-together with the kiddos, the days were filled with plenty of fun and laughter.

Now that summer is here again, it’s time to consider the outdoor entertainment & decor possibilities. When it comes to doing a barbecue the right way, we thought we’d do some digging and find the best products and ideas to share with you. Read on for our favorite backyard BBQ essentials to make your next outdoor soirée a success. 

 

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Backyard BBQ Table Decor

Summer is a great season for outdoor decor and something we’ve been waiting to write about all year long! Keep the barbecue decor simple with gingham linens, cool-colored florals like yellow and white, and a pop of color in your glassware or centerpieces.
 
 
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Homemade BBQ Sauce & Specialties

Include personal touches in your backyard barbecue with homemade sauces and other specialties. The best part about a barbecue is the food; what better way to show your guests appreciation than by making homemade sauces, condiments, and classic specialties like your famous potato salad or watermelon & feta skewers. Adding a signature element like this helps your guests get to know you and will surely keep them returning to your barbecues for years to come.

 

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Backyard BBQ Grilling Accessories

As the ultimate cook, you’re going to need some fabulous grilling accessories. Make the cooking process clean, simple, and organized to keep the whole barbecue enjoyable for both you and your guests. Some our favorite grilling accessories include the Weber ® iGrill 3 ® Thermometer, Himalayan Salt Block and Salt Block Holder, and Stainless Steel Sliding Skewers. Store your bbq grilling accessories in one of these fabulous  Outdoor kitchens

 

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Beat the Heat

It’s summer and it’s hot!  Keep that in mind when you are setting the furniture up for your backyard BBQ.  Make sure you put as much seating in the shade as possible.  Create more shade with  outdoor umbrellas and pergolas and always have ice and cold drinks layered throughout your backyard.  

 

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Food & Drink Station

There’s nothing better than a well-organized barbecue.  A designated food and drink area will make it clear to your guests that they can pick from the station whenever they’re ready to eat! A self-serving situation also gives you more time to circulate and visit with your guests.  You can find more summer entertaining tips recipes, trayscapes & barcarts in my article here.

 

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Essential Lighting Tips

Backyard barbecues usually extend later into the day. Once the weather cools down and you’re resting from a delicious meal, you’ll want to have a comfortable, lit up space to keep the surroundings alive. Our favorite ways to light up an outdoor space: vintage string lights, portable lanterns, and stainless steel torches.

 

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A Stylish Barbecue Season 

Don’t be afraid to make this barbecue season the most stylish one yet! With some attention to lighting & decor and effective grilling & food accessories, you’re sure to have the best barbecue on the block. Have we missed anything?!

 

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About Leslie Hendrix Wood

Leslie Hendrix Wood is the founding editor of the luxury lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court and an has her own interior design firm, Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors in Midland, Texas.

Leslie received her undergraduate degree in business. She worked briefly in banking and returned to school to earn her MBA.

Upon graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. to work on a Presidential campaign and received a Presidential appointment to a position in International Trade.

At the end of the administration, Leslie returned to her hometown and joined the family oil and gas business, although her first passion has always been, after raising her children with her husband, business and interior design.

When she saw her children were closer to leaving home, she decided to start the blog, Hadley Court. in 2012, which won the Design Bloggers Conference Hall of Fame award for Best New Design Blog in 2013 - a prestigious honor granted by her peers.

In 2014, she is, in addition to blogging, beginning to build the family friendly luxury lifestyle brand: HADLEY COURT, based on her values of Gracious Living, Timeless Design and Family Traditions.

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