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Posh Parties: End Of Summer Bash!
The summer season is quickly drawing to a close, so why not send summer off with a bang by throwing a fabulous end of summer bash! A celebration that is paired with a delicious menu and a laid back atmosphere will be a hit and the perfect way to end summer.
Setting the Scene
Choose an easy theme like a chic and stylish backyard BBQ. It’s easy to plan and will also help to keep the mood of the party relaxed.
A great place to start is with the centerpiece or the flowers in your backyard, and build from there with your color scheme. Just keep the light hues of summer in mind when choosing the decor and you’ll be fine.
The party start time should be in the late evening around dusk, just when the sun is beginning to set. Hang lanterns around your patio or scatter candles and lanterns to light the space, this will help to create a warm and sultry summery vibe .
Set up chairs and table in a way that will make it easy for your guest to mingle and talk with each other.
On the Menu
Keep the menu light and with plenty of summer seasonal foods. Set up a buffet to serve up bit-size and savory appetizers, which will allow your guest to mingle with each other around the buffet table. For the main menu, you can stick with summer BBQ favorites but with a twist.
End of Summer Bash Menu
A Farmhouse Bacon Cheeseburger
Peppercorn-crusted Strip Steaks with Seasoned Butter
Ginger-and-Herb Pan-grilled Clams with Tomato Bruschetta
Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate Pops
Ready to plan your end of summer bash? Get to it and start planning!
Have fun and enjoy.
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Entertaining Inspiration: It’s Just Peachy!
Wow, can you believe that summer is almost gone, and with the end of summer will also come the end of peach season. So, now is the time to enjoy some delicious and juicy peaches. We have some creative ideas for table settings, centerpieces and recipes that are just peachy!
Using peaches to dress up your dinner table is simple and easy. A stunning centerpiece can be created by arranging peaches in a beautiful vase. It’s an easy centerpiece to make and it smells great. For a chic and stylish place setting, simply write names on strips of thin art paper, and use a pencil to curl ends in opposite directions. Hang paper from bamboo toothpicks inserted through peach tops.
For the menu: All the best recipes start with the freshest ingredients, and peaches are no exception. For cocktail hour serve your guest Peach Martini with Chiles and freshly shucked oysters and warm olive bread smeared with a soft blue or gorgonzola cheese. For a light dinner go with the Grilled Chicken and Peach Kebab Salad or the Curried Peach and Shrimp Salad, it’s ideal and perfect for a summer dinner. Finish up the evening by serving up a Bellini Sorbet which takes its cue from the classic Bellini cocktail or some mouthwatering Vanilla and Riesling Poached White Peaches.
There you go, some great entertaining inspiration for a great summer evening.
Enjoy!
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We Love: Refreshing Summer Cocktails
Wow, is it hot! So, beat the heat with some refreshing and stylish cocktails that are absolutely so very posh! We have got a great lineup of some luscious drinks that are perfect for your summer entertaining needs or better yet, why not mix some up night to enjoy while relaxing on the patio for cocktail hour.
Gin Fizz – Ahh, the best known of the fizz cocktails. I mean seriously how could anyone go wrong with fresh lemon juice and gin. This is a great one to enjoy while watching the go down.
Pomegranate Margarita – Okay this is great cocktail for two reasons. One, OMG does it taste good and a great refresher for a hot summer day. Second, it’s healthy. This cool little margarita is packed full of antioxidants. This will be a hit at your next BBQ.
Sideways Sour – A hot, sunny summer calls for icy, cold drinks . . . and since summer is not quite over yet, start pouring up these yummy mouthwatering cocktails!
Watermelon Margarita – Fruity, delish and not too sweet, In other words the perfect cocktail to entertaining with.
Enjoy!
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Summer Fun: A Posh Pool Party
Having a pool party is a quintessential part of summer and the perfect soiree to beat the summer heat. If you are ready to plan your next pool party and have no idea where to start, no worries we the ultimate guide with all the essentials you need to throw a fun and stylish party.
For starters, if you don’t have the perfect pool, secure one quick. You have to have a great pool in order to have a fab party. Once the pool is in place, up next are the invitations. You can send some pretty cool invites out by mail, like the one I found above over at Papertails or send one out via email from evite. Find some fun invitations that will let your guest know that they are in for lots of fun!
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