Happy Summer!  Tomorrow is the first day of summer, so we continue to focus on easy to use beautiful summer entertaining pieces.  We think the LOLA PEDESTAL from the Veno Collection is just right for light summer treats.  Pile high with cool triangle sandwiches as we show here, or sweet treats and an always favorite cheese assortment.  Whatever you choose, it's going to look perfect on this lovely pdestal.  Great for brides and bridal events. &

We're thinking cool summer entertaining here at Beatriz Ball.  And what could be more refreshing for summer than our Zebra Leaf platter complemented by our Flying Dragonfly spreader, both from our Garden Collection.  Dips, sushi and  my personal favorite --  thin sliced tuna with avocado.  Yummy and beautiful and easy to serve on this gorgeous platter.

Imagine a cool, luscious summer party in the patio with your favorite cool summer salad, sushi or fresh fruit displayed in our GARDEN COLLECTION Banana Leaf and Jungle Leaf plates.  Yummy and oh so stylish.  When planning summer parties, plan to serve with ease and style on Beatriz Ball fine metalware!

Summer memories ... and a place to keep them. Place your favorite summer seaside photos in a frame that preserves the memories of summer -- our Ocean Collection Starfish Frame -- in 4x6 to capture those happy days for years to come!

Summer entertaining with ease  and beauty -- words that describe the stunning and practical serving pieces in the Beatriz Ball Ocean Collection.  The coral serving bowl is enhanced with handcrafted coral handles, creating interest and a sense of nature's beauty from the sea.  At 4 1/4" deep by 16 1/2" l x 9 1/2" w, this bowl is just right for everything from a luscious shrimp salad to your favorite seafood dishes.   Serve dishes

Check out Vista Alegre's Nery collection in the June issue of Brides magazine.

Here comes summer!  Try our Harriet Bowl, a natural nautical shape of a clam found in two sizes in the Beatriz Ball OCEAN COLLECTION.  Fill it with ice and your favorite wine for cool summer entertaining or leave on a sideboard for a decorative touch.  Useful, attractive, and, as always, easy care with NO POLISHING EVER! 

What to get the Dad who has it all?  We love our CROC FRAME, part of our Croc Collection, and know Dad will, too.  He could be an outdoorsman, a sophisticate, intellectual or plain old "good guy" and this frame with its masculine lines is sure to please.  Find it in 5 x 7 or 4 x 6 inch sizes.  And a Happy Father's Day to you and your Dad!

BEATRIZ BALL was recently excited to see a favorite from our Vento Collection - the ice bucket -- posted on the at - home cocktail connosieur site, STIR & STRAIN.  Here's what Elana had to say about why she loves beautiful product, and why it compelled her to offer it as a giveaway for their readers.

This is the first time I’ve offered a giveaway on the site and mainly it’s due to waiting until the right product came along. A few weeks ago I was