3 Ways to Decorate Your First Summer Pool Party

With warmer days filling up the forecast, there’s nothing like an epic pool party to cool things down. If you’re lucky enough to have one, it’s definitely time to blow up those floats, grab some epic party games, and perfect a tasty summer cocktail. This week’s edition of Decor Resolutions will show you how to throw that Instagram-worthy pool party you’ve been dreaming of all winter. So grab your sunglasses and scroll down to see how we’d style a pool party for the boho-tropical gal, the minimalist mermaid, and the preppy sun lover.

if you’re boho

Sunnylife Pineapple Float ($60), Sunnylife Retro Sounds Blossom Pink ($28), GreenLighting Mercury Globe Decorative Indoor Outdoor Party String Lights ($40), H&M Palm-Patterned Cushion Cover ($10), CB2 Kini Small Natural Rattan Lantern ($50)

if you’re a minimalist

#Floaty Shell Float ($78), Kikkerland Silver Globe String Lights ($12), Oh Happy Day Mylar Script Balloon ($9), Sunnylife Mermaid Bottle Opener ($18), Fred & Friends Rainbow Party Cup ($16)

if you’re preppy

Ban.do Float On Giant Innertube ($24), Kate Spade New York Two of a Kind Gold Dot Shaker ($50), Sunnylife Cactus String Lights ($26), Slant Collections Take Me to the Beach Stemless Wine Glass ($13), PBteen The Emily & Meritt Cabana Stripe Beach Towel ($29), Oh Happy Day Two Tone Paper Lanterns ($6),

What are your pool party “must-haves?” If you’re looking for more ways to host a summer party, follow us on Pinterest for tons of inspo and party DIYs.

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