This summer kickoff blended coastal vibes with a pop of Barbie. I made a lemony goat cheese pasta dyed naturally with beets, and the jello margarita bites were shaped like watermelon slices—spiked with just enough tequila to keep things interesting. I couldn’t resist pulling out some cute details: drink umbrellas, flamingo stirrers, and even though not pictured, the real star of the show—water balloons. Because details matter, and so does staying cool on a hot summer day.