How to Entertain Outdoors Like a Diva This Summer

We’re sharing our very best tips for how to entertain like a Diva this summer. The sun is out and showing off, flowers are in full bloom, and in Seattle, this is basically summer! We are ready for 75-degree days and blue skies, to say the least. This is why we are *extra* excited about our latest listing, this Arbor Heights home that’s absolutely perfect for hosting, both indoors and out.

Not only do we love the entire layout of this Diva Dwelling, but its seamless indoor-outdoor flow means that hosting this summer is easy breezy. A sun-drenched deck, cute fire pit, charming raised garden beds, and lush landscaping create an idyllic backdrop for fabulous entertaining in style.

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MLS: 2363971
Address: 10030 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146
Neighborhood: Arbor Heights in West Seattle
Price: $695,000
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How to Entertain Outdoors Like a Diva This Summer

We’re sharing our best tips for entertaining like a Diva whenever the sun is shining!

A Home with Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Flow is a Must

This sun-drenched kitchen’s sliding door opens right out onto the backyard deck. Serving up Sunday brunch out on the deck or taking your fave foods out to BBQ doesn’t get easier! Guests can pop in and out to freshen up their bevvies, and the cook is always a part of the conversation.

If you love to throw a party, find yourself a Diva Dwelling like this Arbor Heights gem that provides easy flow from the dialed-in kitchen to your backyard oasis. This is truly one of our best tips.

A Few Simple Touches Can Go a Long Way

Part of hosting outdoors AND enjoying your outdoor spaces all summer long is all about the ambiance. Of course, you have to start with “good bones.” Neat landscaping (it doesn’t have to be super perfect!), freshened up mulch, and comfortable patio furniture all go a long way. But then it’s time for those charming details that take your yard from so-so to Diva-rrific.

Add a pop of color with outdoor pillows, a fun outdoor rug, and garden pots and hanging baskets overflowing with vibrant blooms. String up glowing firefly lights, and line pathways with solar-powered lanterns for those hangouts that go until the stars come out. Have a basket of blankets to keep your guests cozy when the sun goes down. You’ve got this!

Keep Your Guests Busy With Lawn Games

Sometimes a weekend BBQ just needs a game to break the ice and keep your guests busy while you put the final touches on dinner. The storybook front yard at this Arbor Heights home is ready for cornhole, croquet, ladder ball, horseshoes, or an extra-large Jenga set.

Plant a Garden for Fresh Nibbles & Garnishes

Raised garden beds and plenty of yard space means you’ve got room to put your green thumb to work. Grow strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers to round out your next charcuterie board. And grow herbs so you can just pop out to your garden when you need some fresh garnishes! Basil for your caprese salads, mint for your mint juleps, and a few sprigs of rosemary for your cheese board accents all take delicious drinks and eats to the next level.

Always Be Ready for S’Mores

S’mores and roasted marshmallows are always a crowd pleaser. Make sure you always have a stack of firewood and kindling at the ready. And keep your pantry stocked with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. Don’t forget the roasting sticks for your marshmallows!

Thanks for Learning Our Tips for How to Entertain Outdoors Like a Diva This Summer

This upcoming summer is going to be your best yet! Take a closer look at this Arbor Heights Diva Dwelling for some garden inspiration, and keep our tips handy for epic entertaining. Also—check out our blog post Live Life Like a Diva This Summer to keep those Diva vibes going all summer long!

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