5 Garden Party Essentials at Five Below for Under $15
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While you may think of the garden party as a phenomenon belonging to the ladies of “Bridgerton” or the heroines of a Jane Austen novel, if you’ve got some outdoor space, or even a simple patio, you have the capacity to hold a garden party of your own (tiaras optional).
You don’t need a proper English garden to have a proper garden party — just a little creativity, a few flowers, and the willingness to entertain your friends. If you have a potted plant or two, even better.
You also don’t have to be wealthy like royalty to hold a soirée that would get Lady Whistledown’s pen blazing. All you need is a local Five Below, where you can find charming, budget-friendly items to host an ideal garden party — all for less than $15.
1. Cake Appetizer Plates, 5-Pack: $5.55
Is there a cuter way to serve cake, or any sweet treats, than with this appetizer plate set that looks like slices of the most gorgeous, delectable cake? No, no, there is not. At just $5.55, you could easily get two sets to serve 10 guests and still come in under $15. Now that’s a sweet deal.
2. Cute Drink Charms, 6-Pack: $1
Just as the ladies who lunch are no strangers to elegant parasols, your drinks deserve a little shade too. These multicolored drink charms are so inexpensive that you could snap up a handful of packets and have enough to entertain your whole party. And if umbrellas aren’t your thing, there are also cherry-shaped charms in red and pink for a fruity twist.
3. Translucent Tumbler Set, 12 oz, 4-Pack: $5
For smaller, more intimate gatherings, offer your guests a burst of color with these elegant translucent tumblers. They come in cheerful floral hues — pink, purple, orange and blue. At just $5 for a four-pack, you could grab an extra pack or two for larger affairs and still stay within budget.
4. Faux Flower Vase: $5.55
Every garden party worthy of mention in Lady Whistledown’s letters — or at least your friend’s Instagram — needs a floral centerpiece. This faux flower vase is bright as sunshine and cheerful as a smile, all for $5.55. Best of all, it’s reusable, and pretty enough to bring indoors after the party ends.
5. Flower Pillow Cushion: $5.55
Your guests might not officially be royalty, but they’re royal to you. Give them a comfortable — and stylish — seat with this flower pillow cushion shaped like a daisy. At $5.55, it’s the perfect mix of charm and comfort. And when garden party season is over for the year, it might just find a permanent place to bloom on your couch.
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