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We are so excited to be teaming up with an incredible group of party girls for Chillin’ and Grillin’, the ultimate summer Pinterest party happening this Wednesday, May 22nd at 9pm EST/6pm PST!  We have enlisted the help of DIYer/actress/momista, Tori Spelling and some amazing party bloggers/stylists to bring you the best summer entertaining ideas. We will also be giving away  fabulous prizes during the hour, including a $250 Pottery Barn gift card, a $50 credit to the TomKat Studio Shop and many more!

Summer Pinterest Bio Pic Collage
We are ready to kick off summer. Come join us!

Tori | EdiTORIal by Tori Spelling
  Kim | The TomKat Studio
Jenn | Hostess With The Mostess
Jenny | Craft That Party
Courtney |
Pizzazzerie
 Kim | The Celebration Shoppe
 Jenny | Bloom Designs Online
 Maureen + Adria | Anders Ruff
Casi | cupcakeMAG
Kori | Paper & Pigtails
J & Do Driver |
Piggy Bank Parties

 How to Participate:

  • Head on over to Pinterest and follow our Chillin’ and Grillin’ Pinterest Board
  • Join us Wednesday, May 22 at 9pm EST/6pm PST and watch our hostesses pin their favorite summer entertaining ideas. We hope you will re-pin your favorite ideas, add comments, and look for special prize pins!
  • Prizes will be pinned during the hour. Click on the prize pins and you will be taken to the site to enter a Rafflecopter drawing.
  • Be sure to visit this blog post later today when our giveaway will be up for a $50 shop credit to the TomKat Studio Shop!
Don’t miss the party!
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a Rafflecopter giveaway

May 22, 2013

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  1. Tina Dahl says:

    So fabulous! I will definitely try to make it. Sounds like so much fun!!

  2. I will be there! Can’t wait!

  3. Dorinda Selke says:

    Been looking forward to it all day – This should be a lot of fun for sure !

  4. 15 more mins.. can’t wait to learn and be inspired for summer fun ideas!
    Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope at yahoodotcom pinterest.com/palmbreezellife

  5. Toni K says:

    My first pinterest party – LOVING it!!!

  6. Cristen G says:

    I’ve never heard of a pinterest party!! Love the ideas summer party ideas!

  7. Becca Bachlott says:

    Really enjoying the party. Lots of great ideas.

  8. There are so many great ideas so far, it’s really getting me in the mood for summer parties!

  9. ilse says:

    Loving this party and I’m so excited to try out so many of these ideas!

  10. colleen says:

    Favorite thing about summer is outside family time!

  11. margit says:

    Having so much fun on pinterest right now!

  12. Carla says:

    SO much fun! My fave thing about Summer is spending all the time in the world with my munchkins! No school! 😉

  13. Wendy Byde says:

    The best part about summer is not having to go to work (I teach) and getting to spend lots of time with my daughter.

  14. Kim Alvarez says:

    During the summer I love those long summer nights I get to spend roasting marshmallows with my kids and hanging out with my husband.

  15. Julianne Johnson says:

    Going to the Beach!

  16. This is my first pinterest party…cute idea! Thanks!

    ~Kim

  17. Kylie says:

    Loving the pinterest party!

  18. Lynda M. says:

    My favorite thing about summer is hanging out at the pool with friends and having cookouts.

  19. Jennifer Byrd says:

  20. Mayra Rivera says:

    Enjoying the time outside by the grill with the family is my favorite pastime during Summer!

  21. fave summer thing? the sun, the sand, the fresh air, the palm breezes, the ocean, the park, the picnics with loved ones.. and oh so much more!!
    ** and this summer, a July beach wedding ~ my daughter!!
    Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope at yahoo dot com
    pinterest.com/palmbreezelife

  22. Teresa Hemsworth says:

    My favorite thing about summer is lazy mornings and going to the pool with my kids!

  23. Jeannie says:

    this is so much fun! My first pinterest party 🙂

  24. Jen Carver says:

    I love traveling and having fun with my kids!

  25. Joann Boswell says:

    The beach!!

  26. Kat says:

    Love the party ideas!

  27. Toni Thomason says:

    This is so much fun!! thanks for doing this party!!!

  28. Roxana Vera says:

    I love the long summer days!

  29. Kat Rushton says:

    This Pinterest party is so fun!

  30. love the pinterest party!

  31. Suzanna Camacho says:

    bbq’s, beach, pool, fruit smoothies, family time

  32. I love the days lasting longer and wearing dresses and shorts again!

  33. My favorite thing about summer is visiting all of the coastal New England towns (Newburyport, Portsmouth, Portland, Ogunquit, York, Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, etc.). I love going to the harbors, dining on the decks, and walking along the beaches.

  34. Kelly P says:

    I love going to the pool!

  35. Jaci says:

    I love BBQs in the summer! So many great ideas.

  36. Dorinda Selke says:

    I’m trying to participate and Pinterest is saying that I’m too “enthusiastic” and I pin too fast so it won’t let me comment – I am really upset because this is really going to ruin my chances of winning anything 🙁 I can’t help that I type over 100 wpm

  37. Lindsay says:

    Best thing about summer?? Going to the beach and great outdoor parties!

  38. Christine Ciro says:

    Enjoying the Pin Party! My favorite thing about summer is lazy days spent by the pool.

  39. Julie says:

    Backyard BBQs!

  40. Venus says:

    I would LOVE to win!! Thank you so much for doing this.

  41. Ashley says:

    Swimming all day, grilling poolside, slipping in to fresh clean sheets at night with the feel of the sun still in your skin!

  42. Julie says:

    I love all your products! Actually ordered some stuff earlier today….

  43. Tracygray says:

    Awesome ideal! Love Pinterest!

  44. michele hardin says:

    i love spending summer days with my three little ones lazily reading books and swimming in the pool!

  45. Mary ivy irizarry says:

    Relaxing on my hammock!!

  46. Brittany says:

    I love the beautiful weather and spending time with my babies 🙂

  47. Dian Prestwich says:

    LOVE the red, white, and blue!

  48. Tamara says:

    My favorite thing about summer is all the fresh fruits that are available. I love baking with peaches, berries and other fruits when they are at their peak.

  49. Janel says:

    Such fun ideas!

  50. Sahnda says:

    Loving the Pinterest party! Lots of great pins!

  51. Shira palombo says:

    Love this idea!!! Can’t wait for a summer party using Tomkat studio products 😉

  52. Denise says:

    Loving all these great ideas!

  53. Sarah S says:

    Love the summer because of the extra time we get to spend outside with family and friends!

  54. Danielle says:

    I’m getting so many great ideas for summer from the party!

  55. kellie loges says:

    Love Summer! Spending time with my kids is the best!

  56. Angel says:

    Cookouts & fireflies are my favorite summer things!

  57. kelsey says:

    So many good ideas!! Cant wait for the summer!

  58. Joanna Lape says:

    Love the whole Pinterest party. I was glued to my iPad for whole time! Thanks for putting it together.

  59. Something Blu says:

    Too excited about the giveaway!

  60. Ashley Schaff says:

    Love this Pinterest Party! I look forward to outdoor parties and homemade ice cream in the Summer!

  61. terresa says:

    I love all of the fun party ideas you share!

  62. AC says:

    Loving the pin board! SO many awesome ideas and tons of inspiration 🙂

  63. Lynn Banks says:

    The warm weather, beach parties, bbq, LOVE SUMMER!!! 🙂

  64. Trina says:

    I enjoy having the sun around longer. I hibernate during winter.

  65. charla says:

    My favorite thing about summer is the boat…nothing like a boat, a creek, evening crickets and a picnic!

  66. Mandi says:

    My favorite thing about summer is just not being cold!

  67. Christina Haverfield says:

    My favorite thing in the summer is being able to to go into the pool day or night and dining outside.

  68. Wendy says:

    Love your shop and great ideas!

  69. Kristie says:

    Absolutely love the ideas on this board!

  70. Tanya Southfield says:

    LOVE this summer Pinterest party!

  71. Autumn Gadbois says:

    My favorite thing about summer is spending time with my boys outdoors…and no bedtimes!!

  72. Stacy Alfano says:

    I love that watermelon is in season!!!

  73. sabrina perrenoud says:

    planning my son’s birthday party

  74. Sarah Warze Basham says:

    This makes me so excited for the Summer months ahead!!!

  75. Kristin says:

    Swimming, grilling, watermelon!

  76. Lynette says:

    I love watching my kids swim and run through the sprinkler! They are so happy!

  77. Tamara says:

    Summer means breezy dresses and lemonade! Win-win!

  78. Tracy P says:

    Spending time with family outside

  79. Dawn says:

    love all the ideas on this board.

  80. Kindra says:

    I finally got to make it to a party, and what a fun one this was! So many great ideas. I love not having to wake up as early every morning in the summer!!!

  81. Becca Hands says:

    Love all the fun ideas!

  82. Pam says:

    Love cookouts with friends, family, fresh summer fruit and veggies and homemade ice cream!

  83. Chere says:

    Love these summer ideas!! Pinterest rocks!!!

  84. Melanie savoca says:

    Having a blast seeing all these chillin’ and grillin’ ideas on Pinterest!! And oh how I love everything Tomkat Studio 🙂

  85. Trisha Akana says:

    I love the sunshine and the warm evenings at sunset. I also love grilling and enjoying sitting on the patio listening to the neighborhood kids play let into the evening. Summer bring back so many childhood memories..especially the fireflies.

  86. Melissa says:

    Without a doubt, my favorite thing about summer is a day at the beach!

  87. Judie meza says:

    Love all the pins and prizes! 😀

  88. Jenny says:

    Loving the Pinterest party! Can’t wait to use some of these ideas this weekend!

  89. Stacy says:

    watching my kids splashing in the pool!

  90. Kathleen says:

    I love everything about summer … It’s the best season 🙂

  91. Dynesha says:

    My favorite things about summer are maxi dresses, flip flops and being able to have two parties in 10 days!!!
    My daughters birthday is July 11th and my son’s birthday is July 21st its hectic but soooo FUN

  92. Diana A says:

    Fabulous board and pins! I’m getting great ideas for summer!

  93. Malinda says:

    I love having extra time with my kiddos in the summer, when there is no school!

  94. Stephanie says:

    My favorite thing about summer is WARM WEATHER!

  95. Alysha Tinsley says:

    Love all these fun ideas!! LOVE spending time with my family during the summer!!

  96. kristi says:

    love your site and your ideas <3

  97. Debbie says:

    Summer is my favorite! BBQ , pool, beach, & time with family & friends.

  98. Rachael says:

    I love having play dates for my kids!

  99. Christa S says:

    I love the time off from school and some time to just slow down

  100. Mai says:

    My favorite thing about summer is sitting outside siping cold drinks with friends and watch the kids busy on their bikes and playing water balloons 🙂

  101. Courtny says:

    My fav party planner! Such fresh ideas! I can’t wait to win!!!! 🙂

  102. Kathryn H says:

    ice cream! homemade ice cream!

  103. Xavie Augenblick says:

    Absolutely loving this Summer Board!!!

  104. Rachel says:

    My husband cooking dinner on the grill.

  105. Lisa Frank says:

    My favorite thing about summer is firing up the grill and letting my hubby take over part of the cooking duties! 😉

  106. Deb Waldron says:

    Celebrating and making family memories with happy kids. <3

  107. Amanda says:

    BBQ with family

  108. My favorite thing about summer is backyard bbq’s with friends and family. The best!

  109. Donna O'Neil says:

    I love taking time off work to spend with the kids.

  110. My favorite part of summer is backyard dinner parties with good food, family, friends, music and cocktails in the warm nights. BTW Your pictures are fabulous!

  111. Denise Terry says:

    I love sitting around a backyard campfire with my family when the weather is nice. I will use my daisy jar lids and fun straws that I got from Tomkat studios, too!

  112. I love everything about summer, but grilling is probably my favorite!

  113. Outdoor dining! Favorite part of summer!

  114. Vanessa says:

    Love all of the ideas presented

  115. Chrissy says:

    I love that my teacher hubs is home all summer for wonderful family fun!

  116. Michelle L says:

    I love pool time and Fourth of July fireworks!

  117. Alicia Shawhan says:

    I always, always love all the ideas! What a great way to share! This was fun!!

  118. Sara C says:

    Thanks for the giveaway! I like the red, white and blue cake!

  119. Alicia Shawhan says:

    I love swimming, beach, anything outdoors-ooh and sleeping in! 🙂

  120. Caitlin says:

    Family trips! Especially fun day trips with our 1.5 year old!

  121. Ricki says:

    Pick me!!! I love throwing parties for my daughter and the Tomkat Studio is always my first place for inspiration!

  122. Krystal D says:

    Family Time, it’s the best thing about summer. Always makes me smile

  123. Kelly says:

    love you site. Planning my son’s first birthday party – the giveaway would be absolutely fantastic!!

  124. Jenny Revollo says:

    Summer nights are the best!! S’mores and cocktails make everything better!

  125. Lisa Boschma says:

    I love not having to rush anywhere in the mornings!

  126. jamie says:

    I love the warm nights during the summer for late night picnics and screening movies outdoor

  127. Heather Hopkins says:

    Great stuff!

  128. Dana Attwood says:

    Feeling the sun on my skin, relaxing in the warmth.

  129. Kasi Hillis says:

    I love all of your items. My husbands 30th is this summer and I plan to buy stuff to celebrate with 🙂

  130. I love everything you can do in the sun. Pool parties, beach parties, ice cream parties, camping parties. They are all amazing!

  131. Nikki says:

    I’ve been following your talent since you started on etsy. Loooove all the fun, all the whimsy, and all of the unique spectacular creations! There’s ALWAYS something to celebrate … and it’s even sweeter when accomplished with TomKat Studio style and pizzazz. 🙂

  132. Julia Lyssand says:

    Favorite thing about summer is NOT having to rush the kids out the door before 8am, and be on a school schedule.

  133. Debora says:

    Awesome!!! Can’t wait!!

  134. Monica says:

    Cutest party stuff ever!

  135. Susan Lamkin says:

    Love you guys!

  136. Kay K says:

    My favorite thing that I like about summer is lots of family over for pool parties and fun!

  137. Candace says:

    I love berry picking! Yeah for fresh fruit!

  138. Vianet says:

    My favorite summer activities are family BBQ’!!

  139. Marilena says:

    I like these colors and the ideas are fantastic! Thank you for the opportunity!

  140. Amy Weir says:

    i love taking vacations in the summer! 🙂

  141. Christina says:

    I am addicted to red, white and blue decor and I know how many cute things you have for my upcoming party!

  142. sharon B says:

    I love family time in the garden with sprinklers and otter pops!!

  143. Annette says:

    Love all the pins cute

  144. Kristin Wynder says:

    BBQ’s and swimming!

  145. zyinw ty says:

    POPSICLES DURING SUMMER!!!

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