Sweet fun in the summertime

When I think about summer, I think about barbecues with my favorite grilled fare including burgers, dogs, ribs, and veggie kabobs with corn on the cob! Summer is the perfect time for sweet celebrations starting with bright, sunny afternoons and ending with starry nights filled with the mingling scent of citronella candles.

My favorite summer memory involves a trip to my grandparent's home in a very rural town in Quebec, Canada. They live on the Rivier Rouge, where mosquitoes are hungry and the locals are sweet and accommodating. Most of the town is French and speak little English, but they all know who I belong to so the language barrier is not so bad. Summer barbecues in this town often involve many neighbors and each family contributes with their favorite dish. My Grandpa is always in charge of building the bonfire and making sure s'more ingredients are an abundance. There is no greater feeling than swimming all day, dining all evening, and ending the night next to the warm fire beneath the closely lingering stars.

I hope however you choose to celebrate this summer, that the celebration is sweet and you find yourself making memories with friends- both new and old. Check out our BBQ themed invitations to get your party started. From block parties with clowns and DJ's to small family gatherings- there is always a reason to celebrate summertime.

Invitations from left to right: Night Fire, Red Gingham, Blue Oilcloth, and Rotisserie.