It might not be “officially” summer just yet, but with warm weather comes outdoor entertaining! You’ve cleaned the patio furniture, mowed the lawn and prepped the barbecue – so why not serve up tasty summer menu items in style? Impress your guests by adding some playful serving pieces to your next outdoor event with brightly coloured and patterned melamine dishware. These lightweight dishes are easy to find, quick to clean and won’t break the bank – not to mention they're durable enough for even your most clumsy party guest! Find the perfect colour combination or mix-and-match to create your own unique set – the possibilities are endless. Here are my five favourite melamine finds (starting clockwise from top left): 1 Bright shapes melamine plates. West Elm, $4.87-$6.50
. 2 Cabo melamine dinnerware, set of 4. Pottery Barn, $36.39. 3 PC stacking trays. Real Canadian Super Store, from $5
. 4 Monterrey outdoor drinkware, set of 6. Pottery Barn, $42.89-$50.69. 5 Flower fun patioware. Kitchen Stuff Plus, from $3.19. Which find is YOUR favourite?