At some parties, the guests find themselves in a bottleneck trying to get to the food and drinks because everyone else is going the same way. To avoid such traffic jams, if you set up stations at your party, your … Continued
Before you put together a shopping list, answer these questions: How many adults will be attending? How many children will be there? How long will the party run? Will the party be indoors or outside? What type of party will … Continued
Picnics usually evoke a pleasurable state of mind. The history of picnics and eating outdoors can be seen in many famous European paintings—by artisits Peter Brueghel, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet and others. These show the popularity of this activity throughout … Continued
This summer if you have friends over to visit on your patio, deck or backyard, you need to be certain that everyone can see–for safety purposes as well as for festive ambiance. Check out these ideas for outdoor party lighting: … Continued
During this pandemic, we are not having as many guests in our homes as we might have before these crazy times. But we all hope that many parts of our lives will return and that we can offer and receive … Continued
Summer entertaining is free and easy and needs table centerpieces that reflect the simplicity of the great outdoors. Grass centerpieces are perfect for their longevity and adaptability to different styles and colors. They are also perfect for you to create … Continued
Summer with its bright warm weather just wouldn’t seem like summer without outdoor parties and cookouts. But if we want to entertain this summer in the midst of the pandemic, we are going to have to take more precautions than … Continued
June has traditionally been a month for large and destination weddings as have the other warm-weather months. But this year’s pandemic has changed many of our cultural traditions for the short-term, but possibly for the long-term, too. Obviously, couples will … Continued
You see them everywhere now–at restaurants, bars, sidewalks, parties, weddings–chalkboard signs. Chalkboards are no longer just for the school room! And of course, most of these signs are decorated so beautifully that you would never want to erase them. Check … Continued
With the arrival of spring and summer and the coming warm weather, you may have many more opportunities to entertain outdoors. If you are serving meals outdoors, you need to be aware of the rules of spring and summer food … Continued