17 summer entertaining accessories that will make you look like a hosting pro

​​​​​​​Pineapple Serving Board

Give your cheese board the tropical treatment with this acacia wood serving board, shaped like a pineapple.

Pineapple Serving Board, $29, westelm.ca.

Atlas Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Side Table

Use a weather-resistant side table like this one to serve drinks, apps or as extra seating in a small space.

Atlas Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Side Table, $198 USD, anthropologie.com.

Wherever Grill with Smoker Upgrade Kit

Yes, you can BBQ if you live in an apartment or condo! This grill can go wherever you do and has both an electric mode and a charcoal one.

Wherever Grill with Smoker Upgrade Kit, $187, crateandbarrel.com.

Marble + Copper Dip Bowl

Elevate summertime dips and snacks by serving them in these gorgeous marble bowls that have a copper base.

Marble + Copper Dip Bowl, $29, westelm.ca.

​​​​​​​Stainless Steel Straws

You need straws for serving your signature drink, right? These colourful ones are made from stainless steel so you can re-use them again and again.

Stainless Steel Straws, $16, amazon.ca.

Sunjoy Robert Cooler

Take your outdoor bar cart up a notch and serve your poolside drinks icy cold with this insulated cooler that holds 75 L, so you’ll be stocked up for the entire day.

Sunjoy Robert Cooler, $400, canadiantire.ca.  

Gingham placemat

Bring the picnic vibes to your patio with these cute gingham placemats.

Gingham placemat, $12, indigo.ca.

White Melamine Hot Dog Basket

BBQ food can look chic—and this melamine hot dog basket proves it.

White Melamine Hot Dog Basket, $6, crateandbarrel.com.

Corin Melamine Spice Orange Dinner Plate

These gorgeous dinner plates look like they were handmade from ceramic. In reality? They’re melamine!

Corin Melamine Spice Orange Dinner Plate, $15, crateandbarrel.com.

Boho macramé table runner

Lend your summer dinner table a boho vibe with this macrame table runner.

Boho macramé table runner, $40, simons.ca.

​​​​​​​Mesh pineapple string lights

Sip your pina colada under the soft, tropical glow of this string of mesh pineapples.

Mesh pineapple string lights, $25, indigo.ca.

Canvas faux marble dinner plate

Keep your table looking elegant without using your good china. These dinner plates look like marble but are made from 100% melamine, so they're shatter-proof.

Canvas faux marble dinner plate, $5/each, canadiantire.ca.

​​​​​​​Cacti Cheese Spreaders

Amp up your cheese spreader game with these whimsical cacti knives.

Cacti Cheese Spreaders, $39/set of 3, westelm.ca. 

Check Acrylic Drink Dispenser with Clear Stand

Bring some Southern charm to your next dinner party with this fun gingham drink dispenser from Reese Witherspoon’s collection Draper James.

Check Acrylic Drink Dispenser with Clear Stand, $90, crateandbarrel.com.

Seagrass Tea Light Holder

A seagrass tea light holder will add texture to your space and offer ambient light. No table space? Place a few in a group on the ground for a bohemian feel.

Seagrass Tea Light Holder, $25, hm.com/ca.

​​​​​​​Banana Leaf Napkin

Make a statement by setting the table with this popular summer print.

Banana Leaf Napkin, $15, cb2.com. 

Doris Aluminum Tumblers

Get the outdoor party started with these shiny aluminum tumblers that pay homage to the popular 50s and 60s design in fun, metallic hues.

Doris Aluminum Tumblers, from $8/each, cb2.com.