Outdoor Entertaining

Dining Al Fresco

Pretty weather just invites divine outdoor dining, doesn’t it?   If you’re looking to maximize your time in the outdoors and enjoy a meal al fresco, you’re not alone.  Outdoor dining ideas and spaces are abundant on Pinterest!  Let’s break it down so your next outdoor meal is everything you want it to be. 1.  Make …

Lovely Outdoor Lighting for Longer Nights

It’s official, we’ve lost an entire hour of daylight. The trade off, however, is that we now get one more hour of cool, winter evenings to enjoy. My favorite! Why? Because this time of year for me brings a renewed love of my outdoor spaces… for family time, garden parties or simply lounging by the fire. …

Four Things to Remember for Celebrating the Fourth

It’s almost upon us!  That mid-summer holiday we love to celebrate with family and friends — the Fourth of July.  To keep your entertaining simple and enjoyable, here are four things to think about as you plan your celebration. 1.  Festive decorations.  These are simple ways to up the festive factor for your gathering. Notice …

How-to: Stress-Free Outdoor Entertaining

I love to entertain outdoors!  It can be the simplest way to entertain, and who doesn’t want simple during the spring and summer months??  All it takes is some preparation and organization and you will be able to join your guests in the fun, instead of working throughout your party.  I’ve pulled together my favorite …