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Briana Mowrey

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Aug 17

Daily Delight: Portable Ping Pong Sets

Guys, I’m so not ready for summer to be over yet. (Be forewarned, this may be a continuing DD theme until Labor Day.) I feel like I need to have one final hurrah before I can let go. You know, a little swimming, a little grilling, a little family fun. Enter the Umbra Pongo Ping Pong Game.

umbra portable ping pongGone are the days of wasting space with a dedicated ping pong surface. This portable set (including a net) would be perfect for a beach house, picnic tables in the park, heck! Even your own dining room table is waiting to be transformed.* Still too utilitarian-looking for your taste? Start with this set, then upgrade your paddles to the sporty, striped Henri Bendel models, or the pretty prints of Trina Turk. Did I also mention this would be a perfect hostess gift? Particularly if I am your hostess? You’re welcome.

*(Got kids and/or plenty of Legos handy? Try this clever DIY ping pong net.)

Posted at 6:18 am

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  1. I really enjoyed the Dina's Party – Love theme parties and although I couldn't be as extravagant as Dina , I found so many ideas that I could employ – can't wait until the next episode – Thanks HGTV

    Regina on August 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM
    • That's awesome to hear, Regina!

      anna@HGTV.com on August 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM
  2. I hear you. I will cling to the last days of summer like a spider monkey.

    Marianne@HGTV on August 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM
  3. That's the second spider monkey reference I've heard this week. Weird. Is there something going on in the zietgeist I'm unaware of? Three spider monkey references, and I'll know it's a sign.
    BTW – you don't have to cling until after the autumn equinox! (Although, I can feel it, fall is already here!)

    anna@HGTV.com on August 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM
    • It's been raining here for days, and today is the first break we've had…and may have for a while. I cling, cling to the summer sun and its life-giving vitamin D. (And then I slather SPF 50 on, of course.)

      Briana@HGTV on August 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM
  4. Umbra Pongo Portable Ping Pong Set..Fantastic Fun!

    Bowmanave on August 18, 2011 at 4:06 AM
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