The Summer Entertaining Edit

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Eva Amurri shares her favorite summer entertaining pieces.

If you’ve been anywhere near the Northeast lately, you know that Mother Nature has had… opinions this summer. We originally planned to shoot this edit outdoors (picture: long table, golden hour, the whole dreamy thing), but the rain had other plans. So we brought everything inside, and you know what? The place settings brought the sunshine indoors all on their own. Sometimes a gorgeous tablescape doesn’t need a sunset behind it to make a statement.

One of my very favorite things to do each season is round up the entertaining pieces I’m genuinely reaching for over and over again. I love filling this house with friends and family, I love a beautifully set table, and I really love when those two things come together without me running around like a crazy person trying to make it all work. These are the pieces that make it feel effortless (even when it’s not).

And here’s the thing: if you’ve been on the fence about investing in a few great entertaining pieces, now is absolutely still the time. If this fall is anything like last year, we’ll be dining al fresco and hosting well into September. Think of these as warm-weather staples with a very long shelf life. Summer isn’t going anywhere just yet, and neither is the excuse to gather the people you love around a beautiful table.

Below, my edit of everything I’m loving right now for summer entertaining. Let’s get into it.

 

SEE THE WHOLE COLLECTION OF ENTERTAINING FAVORITES HERE

 

Poldina Pro Rechargeable Table Lamp by Zafferano

$175

So easy to bring anywhere and turns on with just a tap!

Petals & Plums Napkin, Set of 8

$77

Such a fun pop of color.

Teak Bowl Candle, Citronella

$138

Bugs, bugs, STAY AWAY!

Cabana Stripe Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

$98

Such a fun and minimalistic pattern!

Brimley 144'' Cantilever Outdoor Umbrella

$450

I have one of these myself, and the variety of ways to position it is great. Also, it’s really easy to use!

Summer Bliss Stoneware Pitcher

$179

This gorgeous ceramic pitcher gives such ~summer craft~ vibes LOL

Peony Pink Spiral Tumbler (Set of 4)

$165

Coral everything. That is all.

Vintage Stripes Backyard Cornhole Boards

$77.99

I love the striped colors on these! Also one of my favorite lawn games that’s so portable.

Robert Welch Kingham Scissor Handle Tongs

$39.95 - $49.95

I love how they come in two sizes!

Wynwood Ice Bucket

$115

The rattan is so chic.

Opal Pezzo Throw

$115

Amazing quality, and this color reminds me of seaglass!

Bistro Tile Italia Napkins, Set of 2

$18.20

Italian vibes for dayyyysss AND on sale.

Stainless Steel Hammered Metal Oval Beverage Tub

$32

Perfect for keeping drinks cold outside.

Chastain Island Collection Natural Glass Bottle Carafe

$28

Flowers or sangria in here? I’ll take both!

Costway Portable Fire Pit w/ Wheels

$119.99

I love that you can have this wherever you need it AND it’s nearly half off!

Tomato Square Coaster

$15

If you know me, you know I love my tomatoes!

Vietri Campagna Dinner Plate

$84

The painted chickens have me hooked!

Tuileries Garden Mesh Round Food Cover Set

$155

When setting up for hosting outside, these are a game changer.

over&back Hand-Blocked Table Runner

$41

The quality for the price is unreal!

Madeline Embroidered Striped Table Runner

$49.95

I use the runner inside and out because of how easy it is to toss into the washer!


Photographs by Julia Dags | Copyright © 2026 Happily Eva After, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 

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