Sun’s out, (hot dog) buns out: Prep for barbecue season with these hosting essentials.
Dust off the patio furniture and fire up the citronella candles—it’s nearly summertime and the livin’s outdoors. ’Tis the season of weekend barbecues and late nights gathered around a fire pit. While you’re dreaming about all the potluck dishes you’ll prepare, we’re serving up everything you’ll need to transform your backyard into the destination for alfresco entertaining.
Even if your home is light on outdoor space, QVC has pieces that can turn any patch of grass into a picnicker’s paradise. (Wine cooling cups? We’ll drink to that.) So all that’s standing between you and that first Saturday behind the grill is clicking add to cart.
We’d like to propose a toast to this quartet of party saviors. Simply stash ‘em in the freezer for two hours beforehand and the proprietary cooling gel ensures your cocktail stays chilled. A colorful insulated band on the BPA-free plastic keeps your hand comfortable.
A wise woman once said that music makes the people come together, and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery on this wireless speaker guarantees up to 13 hours of 360-degree sound. Want to crank it up—or push pause for a toast? You can control the speaker with any virtual assistant-enabled device.
Make sure your next outdoor bash stays lit. With approximately 1,000 hours of candlelight for the larger sizes and 600 hours of glow time for the smallest, this foursome of battery-operated candles will keep your space illuminated. Accompanying remote controls and a timer function make operation a breeze.
Pop that bottle—then pop it in this fully insulated willow and canvas carrying case designed to keep your vino from getting warm.
Looking for an easy way to elevate your patio table? Pair this citrus-inspired print with some greenery and a candle or two for a fun summer vibe. No need to worry about grease stains—the 100 percent cotton piece is fully machine washable.
Think of it as a bonfire without the annoying smoke. Just add a propane tank to this PVC and glass tabletop fire pit (available in four bold hues) and you can warm up even the chilliest of nights.
Leave nothing to chance when it comes to your outdoor tablescape. These (machine washable!) banana leaf print linens will add a fun pop of color to each place setting.
No matter how tipsy the evening may get, these 22-ounce glasses—made of shatter-resistant Tritan plastic—will hold it together. You can tote them poolside, to the park, or bust them out at the beach. And they’re sophisticated enough for your next cocktail fete.
Top your table with a bit of texture. Paired with colorful dishes and patterned linens, these round seagrass mats will up the ante at your next dinner party.
Sure, you could go the disposable route, but why not class up even the most casual of backyard barbecues (and create a little less waste) with this copper-hued cutlery set?
Serve up charcuterie and appetizers with a side of style thanks to this set of bamboo trays. Bonus: The removable ceramic inserts are dishwasher-, microwave- and oven-safe up to 500 degrees, so they can double as a pretty, textured trivet for your fresh-out-of-the-oven sides.