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.

This pretty floral dish from Vista Alegre's Prairie line is the perfect catchall for rings and other jewelry.

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

We couldn't have said it better ourselves, so we'll let our friends at CHIC LUXURIES, a lifestyle blog,  tell you why they think our SOHO FRAME is a great gift for Dad! 

Slip a family photo in the Soho Plain Frame from Beatriz Ball for a thoughtful personalized gift for Dad's desk. The highly polished frame holds a 5x7" photo and has a hammered look he'll love. The frame needs no polishing and is tarnish resistant {he'll love that too!}.

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

April showers have brought May flowers. Arrange a batch of bright blooms in Vista Alegre's fun Triadic vase!

Precious moments with Mom.  Here's a gift she is sure to love and one she'll love sharing with her family.  Our Organic Pearl Rectangular Ava Tray is a must for home entertaining.  Sculpted with pearls on the edge and a free form design, this piece can be paired with other Ava collection pieces for more versatility.  

Treat Mom to a gift she will LOVE and use over and over again.  Our lovely Vento Collection Sasha Basket fits that need!  Sculptural and luminous with the surprise of twisted metal handles, this is the tray to reach for and fill with baked goods, vegetable dishes, sweets and whatever is in her repertoire of goodies!  And remember, NEVER POLISH -- now there's a real gift for Mom!