Even though the end of summer is quickly (much too quickly by the way) approaching, that doesn't mean there still aren't a few good months left of outdoor entertaining. Whether you have an expansive backyard or just a smallish patio, furniture with great style always pairs nicely with some barbecue.
Here's a roundup of furniture (and of course a fire pit and recommendations for barbecues) fit for entertaining two to ten:
TOP ROW (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT):
1 - Sawyer Chair from CB2, $249.
2 - Wood-Slat Dining Collection from West Elm, $149 - $899.
3 - The Blur Lounge Chair by Blu Dot from Velocity Art and Design, $599.
4 - Cumberland Table from the Sundance Catalog, $1,495 - $1.795.
5 - Alfresco Grey Cart from Crate & Barrel, $399.
BOTTOM ROW (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT):
1 - Cast Iron Fire Bowl from Design Within Reach, $375.
2 - Alden Stackable Side Table from Design Within Reach, on sale for $168.
3 - And of course, no outdoor space is complete without the prerequisite barbecue. Here are a few links to other posts about some great bbq options for all types of spaces.
• Mini Grills for Urban Barbeques & Picnics
• Notebook Sized Flat-Folding BBQ Grill
• Top Ten: Good Looking Grills
Dirty Little Secrets of Tidy Families
Hillary & Michael's Refined Roost
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Nomade Express Slee...
How To Cook Fluffy, Tasty Quinoa
How to Make Buckwheat Soba Noodles from Scratch
Handsome, yes. Now if you could round up some furniture that has some rounded down prices, that would be soooo greeeaat. I know it can be a challenge, and I certainly don't need to see the whole Ikea outdoor line, but isn't this the time of year when this stuff starts to go on sale? Can you help a sista out with some of that info? I can't do much with a $169 side table even if it is on sale, but I know for sure that at $249 per chair, I can only afford to entertain "muah".