Explore some of our favorite links and stories from the week, including this lovely house tour.
Entertaining
7 Easy Tips to Set the Stage For the Perfect Barbecue
Hosting a barbecue this coming weekend? Here are our favorite tips for setting the stage. Remember, keep it simple and easy so the party’s guests and food can truly shine!
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Entertaining
Celebrate Picnic Season — and Win a Picnic Basket!
Erica at HonestlyYUM shared these lovely picnic photos on her blog recently, and we’re eager for an invite to her next picnic celebration. (Strawberry Basil Shortcake anyone?) After poring over the menu, we’re also resolving to start a regular picnicking tradition of our own, full of recipes from Erica’s picnic.
Entertaining
Make Your Memorial Day Gathering Memorable With These Entertaining Tips
This week, we were thrilled to host a Facebook chat with Pottery Barn’s entertaining expert, Tony, who provided fans with a wealth of tips for Memorial Day entertaining. Did you miss the chat? No worries, we’ve rounded them up here for blog readers who might not have been able to join the chat. Keep reading for Tony’s top tips!
Decorating + Inspiration
3 Irresistible Warm Weather Trends
Written by Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom for Building Blocks. Now that temperatures are rising, I’m getting the annual redecorating itch.
Behind the Design
Behind the Design: Quil Diamond Rug
Ever wonder how our Pottery Barn designers create the patterns, designs and special pieces we carry? Our Behind the Design blog series of posts let you in on the stories behind these pieces. Today, we’re featuring the Quil Diamond Rug.
Clubhouse
Behind the Scenes: Ice Cream Shoppe Party
I scream, we scream, do you scream for ice cream?
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Decorating
Summer Decorating Inspiration From Instagram
Right now, we’re inspired to redecorate our outdoor spaces for the summer months, so of course we’re turning to Instagram to see how Pottery Barn fans are decorating in the great outdoors.