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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.
celebrate life in style…
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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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A Mother’s Day Garden Party
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year by getting everyone together for a garden party! Your mother would very much appreciate and love it if threw a garden party in her honor. Think about it what could be better than enjoying the day outside surround by friends and family along with beautiful flowers, and delicious food.
Not sure where to start, no problem we have put together the perfect party plan that will make all your planning seamless and easy, here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »
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Last Call – End of Summer Blowout
Wow can you believe that Labor Day is here? Weren’t we just kicking off the beginning of summer with pool parties and backyard BBQ’s? We are upon the official end of SUMMER and I have found some of the the best end of summer recipes and planning ideas for your backyard bashes!
Food and Wine has a delish potato salad with bacon and barbecue sauce (above pic 1 top left) that’s a great companion for any main dish at your Labor Day picnic.
For a refreshing cocktail mix up a some Strawberry Sorbato and Prosecco Floats, (above pic 2 top right) it’s a cool summer cocktail I found over at Bon Appetite. In this grown-up float, “sorbato” (a cross between sorbet and gelato) stands in for the ice cream, and bubbly Prosecco is used in place of soda, these are to die for and your guest will love them.
Entertaining guest for your Labor Day blow-out should be fun and easy – stress free. For simple and smooth outdoor entertaining set up a beverage station separate from the food (above pic 3 bottom). This will allow for your guest to mingle and mix their own drinks (one less thing for the hostess to do). Good Housekeeping has some great organizing tips for your backyard party.
Martha has some fantastic Summer Grilling Party Menus. The Lemon Chicken Menu (above pic 4 top left) has all the essential ingredients: meat, vegetables, and a delicious chocolate dessert.
Picnics are a fun and carefree way to entertain during the last lazy days of summer and to plan the Perfect Picnic (above pic 5 bottom) Taste of Home as some great ideas on how to fill the picnic basket.
Also no party is will be complete without with mouthwatering treats. Keep it easy and simplify the ice cream sundae (above pic 6 top right). Country Living shows how to dress up a dozen ice cream cones with different toppings that will please everyone.
Be safe and enjoy your holiday!
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