When To Entertain: Reasons to get together with family & friends are endless- birthdays & holidays are obvious opportunities to throw a party, but there's no need to wait for an occasion. Invent your own - a relaxed weekend brunch with neighbors, lunch before a football game, or a casual dinner before an evening at the movies. And entertaining doesn't have to be centered around a complete meal. Other possibilities include coffees, afternoon teas, cocktail parties, dessert parties - & the list goes on! :)
Choosing The Location: Almost any place that suggests a particular mood can be a party size. Create a welcoming setting on a table in a pretty garden...or stir up your desire for adventure by packing a party in laundry hampers and serving up a game-day tailgate brunch. Invariably, some of the best places to entertain are right at home. Try placing a table in front of the fireplace...or clear off a corner of the front porch, and dress up a table with festive linens. Stretch your creativity by decorating your basement with southwest flair for a Tex-Mex fiesta! :)
Formal Vs. Informal: Most formal events are still seated affairs, with the hostess being particularly mindful of etiquette, but busy lifestyles have led to the desire for more casual entertaining. Informal get-togethers open the door to stand-up cocktail parties, breakfasts, serve-yourself buffets, casual brunches, small lunches, and impromptu dinners!
For more entertaining tips...stay tuned! :-)
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