When it comes to summer entertaining, easy-breezy is the name of the game! It’s hot outside, so nobody wants to be slaving over the stove or heating up the oven for hours. With a nautical palette featuring lots of stripes (and a no-hassle menu), you can create a summer happy hour that celebrates delicious food and fabulous design! Keep reading for tips, pics, and lots of fun, seasonal ideas…Breezy DecorIt’s summer: the perfect time for light, fresh food and equally refreshing decor! Since happy hour is the event at hand, special sips are a must. That’s why these striped drink umbrellas inspired our palette:Hues such as red, mint and sky blue add an extra festive vibe. No matter which cocktails and drinks make your menu, guests will love the added touch of a tiny umbrella that brings a big dose of summer to each sip. Don’t be afraid to make it easy with paper napkins. An added bonus: they’ll bring color and pattern to your party palette. The striped napkins showcased above are from Caspari.It wouldn’t be summer without tropical leaves. Not only will they add a vacation vibe to the happy hour, they have the potential to last for weeks! Throw in some colorful blooms for a splash of vibrancy. Now that’s a lot of bang for your buck! Need other centerpiece ideas" Don’t hesitate to go with fresh produce, such as pineapples or sliced watermelon.Easy Food and Beverage OptionsIf you love good design, you may also love a beaut...