Melamine Serveware: $12.99 at West Elm. These bright, sunny serving trays (15" diameter) with handles are perfect for outdoor entertaining

Vacation Candles: $18 at Garnet Hill. Close your eyes and dream of the beach. Scents include Orange Juice, Ocean, Grass, or Beach.

Family Pride Notes: $29.99 at Frill Seeker Gifts. Fun, casual, perfect-for-summer correspondence featuring the names of everyone in the family.

Fiesta Bold Striped Beach Towels: $29 at Pottery Barn. Every family needs fresh beach towels, right? These can be monogrammed for an additional charge.

Set of 3 Steel Mesh Food Covers: $12.98 at Lillian Vernon. Keep unwelcome guests away from the BBQ with these red, white and blue nested food covers.

Built NY Six-Pack Tote: $18.99 at Wrapables.com. This padded neoprene bag makes it easy to tote drinks in style.

Patriotic Stripe Appetizer Plates: $29 at The Laughing Moon. Guaranteed to be used at July 4th BBQs year after year. Check out the matching spreaders and dip bowls, too.

Stars & Stripes Hand-Iced Cookies: $59.50 at the famous Eleni's New York. On the pricey side, but they truly taste as great as they look.

Andy Warhol-inspired Ice Cream Cone Set: $27.95 at Wrapables.com. If someone is in the mood for a cone, there's always one at the ready. The 4 melamine cones come with an acrylic serving tray and spoons.

Monogrammed Set of 4 Grill Tools: $99 at Williams-Sonoma, or $79.99 without monogram. Looking for a luxe gift for your BBQ host? This is a surefire (pun intended) hit.