Kennedy had a few friends over for a start-of-summer pool party yesterday. I set up a simple snack and beverage station in red and turquoise. I love those colors together and they’re perfect colors for a pool party … the table looked great against the color of the water.
… and hung red and white beach balls from the umbrella over the table.
I served two flavors of Italian soda {red, of course} and wrapped them in duct tape.
The water bottles got duct tape labels as well. Duct tape is one of my favorite things to wrap around water bottles because, unlike a paper label, it repels the water and stays intact. With all the great prints available in duct tape, you can match any party theme.
I also added pieces of duct tape to the cups and set a Sharpie nearby. The girls wrote their names on the duct tape labels to avoid cup swapping.
I served watermelon skewers and strawberries {red!} …
… and polka dot bags filled with snack mix. My Coke crate made yet another appearance at a party … I love this thing!
Turquoise plates and red napkins were held down with rocks {a little natural element I use at a lot of outdoor parties} …
… and licorice “pool noodles” …
… and minty “life savers” were served in containers embellished with paper and duct tape. The paper was cut on one edge with a paper punch.
The girls swam and talked and laughed and had good girl time. It was a great kick-off to summer!
I love it! You are full of inspiration. What a great way to kick off summer! Happy playing!
super cute – love that banner – I just bought some the other day to whip up something similar. I got a cute turquoise and red stripey version from wally world – oh the possibilities!
The banner is awesome… I wish we had all those fun duct tape patterns available here! I also love that punch that you used on the labels – what one is it? Great party 🙂
Love all of the uses for duct tape!!! SMART! TFS
xo
Heather
SOOOO cute, Randi!!
Super cute pool party!
wow what a fantastic looking party
SUPER CUTE! Crossing my fingers you’ll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!
XO, Aimee
Love all the ways you used the tape!
Such cute ideas! I want to join in on your next pool party! Thank you again for sharing on our Summer BBQ Bash!