Hosting your final Summer backyard bash can be both exciting and bittersweet. But don’t worry—Jo Alcorn has everything you need to make it unforgettable. From a stylish drink station to cool accessories and cooking essentials, she’s got you covered for the ultimate neighbourhood summer party.
Complete BBQ Bash List can be found here!
The SodaStream Art is a stylish and essential addition to any backyard party or dorm room. With its sleek design, stainless steel accents, and innovative Quick Connect Cylinder technology, it makes creating fresh, sparkling drinks effortless. Its user-friendly carbonating lever and dishwasher-safe bottle simplify the process, while its compact size eliminates the need for storing multiple soda bottles and reduces shopping trips. The SodaStream Art is eco-friendly, significantly cutting down on single-use plastic waste with its BPA-free, 1-liter carbonating bottle. Available in white, black, and Mandarin red for $169.99 CAD, it combines elegance and sustainability for any occasion.
Pizza Anyone?
Create a fun pizza station with the Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Pizza Oven. It cooks pizzas in just 3 minutes at 700°F with no preheat needed, offering settings for various styles like Neapolitan and Thin Crust. This versatile oven delivers brick oven-quality results and supports other cooking methods for diverse outdoor meals.
A Smoking Good Time!
The Traeger Grill Pro Series 780 is perfect for smoking a variety of foods with its expansive 780 sq in grilling area. It uses wood pellets to deliver a rich, wood-fired flavour and offers precise temperature control up to 500°F. With WiFIRE technology, it can be controlled remotely via the Traeger app or Alexa. The grill’s 6-in-1 functionality lets you grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and BBQ. It also includes a D2 drivetrain for faster start-ups and a built-in meat probe for perfect cooking.
Elevate your backyard BBQ by mixing vibrant outdoor dishes and glassware for a stylish and cohesive look. Choose colorful plates, elegant glasses, and coordinating accessories to enhance your dining setup. Whether casual or formal, thoughtful tableware choices can transform your space and impress guests, making your event memorable.
Bring your Indoor Greenery Outside
Transform your food stations with vibrant indoor plants to create lively, inviting spaces. Adding greenery like lush ferns or colourful succulents not only brightens the area but also enhances the dining experience. Use plant arrangements to complement themes, add texture, and make your stations engaging focal points.
Avoid the end of summer chill!
As summer evenings cool, keep your backyard warm with heaters and fire tables like the Sunbeam Serenity Fire Table. This stylish, onyx-colored table features a sleek rectangular design, a linear burner with easy push-start ignition, and durable stainless steel construction. With 50,000 BTUs of warmth, it runs for about 8 hours on a 20 lb propane tank or can connect to a natural gas line. Adjust the flame height for perfect ambiance and find it at Rona or rona.ca.
With over 15 years experiences as a celebrity interior and home product designer, expert instructor, corporate ambassador, and TV personality, Jo had created a fabulous fan following. To add to credentials, she is a style editor & writer for multiple publications and blogs, a public speaker, and a avid animal environmental advocate.
