How to Decorate Your Deck for Outdoor Entertaining

Do you dream of hosting backyard barbecues, casual cocktail evenings, and pool parties all summer long? In your mind, should every upcoming birthday bash, retirement party, or weekend hangout take place on your sprawling deck optimized for fun in the sun? Without the proper setup, your deck could become a bare, neglected space primarily used to get from the house to the backyard. In order … Continue reading How to Decorate Your Deck for Outdoor Entertaining

Hosting a Backyard Engagement Party

There’s no better way to celebrate the love of two people and share in the elation of an engagement than to throw the happy couple an engagement party! Surprisingly, there’s really no need to frantically search for bookable beachside bungalows or country clubs — the ideal venue for a successful celebration may just be steps away. We’ve outlined our tips below for celebrating the impending … Continue reading Hosting a Backyard Engagement Party

Curating a Deck You’ll Want to Entertain On All Summer

The grill is fired up. You take the plastic cover off of the pool, and turn on a radio station that makes your children groan. After a quick music adjustment, your backyard has transformed into party central. This summer is going to be something special. Hosting the ultimate summer bash twelve weekends in a row is not a tall order if you have plenty of … Continue reading Curating a Deck You’ll Want to Entertain On All Summer

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Bar or Counter Set

Outdoor bar and counter sets are fantastic home furniture choices—the elevated seating creates a sanctioned space for whatever the day has in store, whether you’re swapping stories over drinks with friends or diving into a lively family game night.  But buying a bar or counter set is easier said than done. There are many factors to consider, such as height differentiation, size and shape, material … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Bar or Counter Set

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Outdoor Party Ideas on Chilly Nights

Looking to throw a party but the weather is still colder than you’d prefer? Don’t head for the indoors. You can still invite family and friends over and host a successful gathering… Even during the coldest time of the year. We’re all about coming up with ways to extend entertaining to the outdoors, no matter the temperature. But how do you host guests without turning … Continue reading Outdoor Party Ideas on Chilly Nights

Winter Drinks

10 Warm Winter Drinks

‘Tis the season to stay cozy and warm! And what better way to warm up your insides than with a few piping-hot beverages? Whether you’re hosting friends and family at your home for the holidays, or you’re just wanting a single cup of comfort, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite hot holiday drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)… with a twist.  The White Nun … Continue reading 10 Warm Winter Drinks

Thanksgiving Table Setting

Tips for Setting Your Thanksgiving Table

It’s hard to believe it’s November already! Not to mention, Thanksgiving dinner is almost upon us and there’s so much to plan. There’s the food, the drinks, who you’re going to invite (and who you shouldn’t invite!), and whether you’ll stick with traditional Thanksgiving favorites or switch it up this year with a modern twist on some of those beloved comfort foods. No matter how … Continue reading Tips for Setting Your Thanksgiving Table

5 Tips for Amazing Tablescapes this Autumn

You know those fall weather days when you step outside and think: “Fall has arrived?” There’s usually a hint of woodsmoke aroma, the air seems sharp and crisp, and the temperature has cooled considerably. And then there are the trees in their brilliant shades of oranges, golds, reds … that fleeting time between green leaves and bare branches. It’s almost magical, really. And it’s a … Continue reading 5 Tips for Amazing Tablescapes this Autumn

Host an Outdoor Fall-Themed Dinner Party

No matter how you celebrate the season, ushering in those cool, crisp evenings of fall are worthy of celebration. It’s also the perfect time to entertain outdoors, when the temperatures drop and those pesky mosquitoes retire for the year. Looking to host a fall-themed dinner party but not sure where to start? Below are our best tips. Plan Out Your Menu Here’s a quick roundup … Continue reading Host an Outdoor Fall-Themed Dinner Party

Our Top Fall Entertaining Tips

There’s the faintest hint of a chill in the air; reds, oranges, and yellows begin creeping into the trees; and football season is back. Ahhh, fall… It’s also that time when pumpkin spice lattes are socially acceptable, when leather boots and jackets come out in full force, and plaid clothing and sweaters are pulled from storage. Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald once poignantly wrote that “life … Continue reading Our Top Fall Entertaining Tips