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A Summer Fiesta!

August 5
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A summer fiesta is such a festive party theme! The bright colors and patterns just make you happy…and the food options are equally delightful!  Each summer my family hosts a themed celebration for a few friends.  It’s been such a fun tradition and a family affair with our kids & their comrades too!  Keeping it casual but filled with fun, thematic decor makes each party special and easy to pull off. It warms our hearts to see our guests enjoy the festivities to the fullest!  So today I’d love to share some ideas for hosting a summer fiesta (or any gathering) so you can share that joy!  For those who have followed along, you know I love super casual entertaining.  But once in a while it’s great to go all out…but you can still keep your sanity and budget in tact! I hope you find the inspiration I share today helpful for your next big or small event.  And be sure to grab a special coupon code and recipe at the end!  Let’s celebrate the remainder of summer…

fiesta style!

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A Key West Party…Ideas for Summer Fun!

August 9
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A Key West party theme is a fun & festive way to celebrate summer!  The mood is laid-back and the decor can be a casual blend of rustic, kitschy and tropical.  When I think of Key West what comes to mind are sunset hues, driftwood & shells, flip flops, key lime, the iconic totem pole AND margaritas!  You can relax and have fun with this theme because anything goes! I’m excited to share some of the ways my family celebrated with friends on a balmy summer eve.  You might find some seasonal inspo that will help you create a tropical vibe for your next gathering.  It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere…

raise a glass to margaritaville!

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A Harvest Recipe Swap!

September 8
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A harvest recipe swap is a fun way to celebrate the bounties of summer AND share meal ideas with friends!  This time of year offers up so much goodness from the garden and it’s a perfect time to start thinking about fall meals.  When autumn rolls around and we have a more regular dinner schedule, I often run out of new ideas and get in a cooking rut! But by gathering some girlfriends around a harvest-inspired table, we can enjoy good company while sharing some of our tried-and-true favorites!  I’m always excited to expand my menu ideas and try something new…and while finding recipes I’d like to share, I often turn up old faves I’d forgotten about!  So call your pals, grab some pretty recipe cards, and decorate a casual table letting the garden be your guide!  I hope you love this late-summer inspiration today…

harvest-time fun!

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A Casual Summertime Wine Tasting!

June 6
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A wine tasting is a fun idea for a festive evening with friends!  And while it might seem daunting, you don’t have to be a sommelier to serve up some samplings of vino!  My husband and I recently joined a casual wine group designed to discover new favorites and at reasonable prices.  Honestly it’s really just an excuse to get together regularly with our friends!  And while a true wine connoisseur might scoff at our little soiree, I love that it’s relaxed, where we can learn a little about wine and enjoy the company A LOT!  Today I’m sharing our turn at hosting…and since it took place during Memorial Day weekend, I added some patriotic touches too!  So let’s raise a glass…

cheers to wine tasting!

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Pineapple Party Ideas!

July 26
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One of my favorite ways to celebrate summer is with a pineapple party…and it never has to be an over-the-top bash to make it feel special!  I was thinking the other day about what it is that I love the most about entertaining…while it’s always fun to plan a big event, it’s the small, intimate gatherings that I truly adore!  I really love sharing simple and inexpensive ways to make any opportunity a reason to celebrate…and summer is the perfect time for those “ordinary day” occasions!  Warm temperatures, refreshing treats, and fruity flavors served on the patio are some of my favorite things about this season…and having a few friends enjoy them with me is the icing on the cake!  I’d love to share some simple pineapple fun with a rosy twist…

pretty in pink pineapple party!

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Hen Party

June 20
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My family and I have been trying hard over the last year or so to make a point to have small groups of friends in as often as we can!  Everyone is so busy these days it’s practically impossible to see all the people we love to spend time with…and while the timing doesn’t always work for everyone, we’re going to keep right on trying until we’ve gotten to everyone!  So during a week when my husband was traveling I decided to open the doors again…but for girls only this time!  Not only did it provide me with a perfect opportunity to see some of my pals for some girl-time but also allowed me to decorate the patio with a color I don’t get to use often…PINK!  Living in a house full of boys isn’t conducive to decorating with girly colors…even though I find ways to sneak some in from time to time!  But an all out Pepto Bismol fest just doesn’t happen around here…until recently!  So, needless to say, I had a little fun.  Have a peek at my summer inspired, pink and girly gathering!

when the rooster’s away the hens will play!

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