Nothing is quite as refreshing, relaxing, and just plain sexy as the summer patio party done well.
A good patio party can unwind everyone like nothing else. It can be the best way to “shower the people you love with love” [kickin off a Carolina summer right with a little James Taylor].
It can be either refreshingly simple or lavishly unique.
Just thinking about your summer patio parties can provide the perfect excuse for splurging on a total patio makeover… as with these deluxe House Beautiful patios…
…or, on a smaller scale, with the quintessential outdoor dining flatware…
It can be a source of hospitable pride even if the budget isn’t large. With a little bit of staging, the simplest of patio parties is far from plain. Notice the pop from the small potted plants here…
… or hanging simple sheers, to a dramatically romantic effect…
…or getting creative with the furniture…
… an upside-down planter or horse trough, made into the perfect rustic serving table. Staging at its artistic finest.
It can be as meticulously planned as possible… an old-timey outdoor movie night theme makes for a magical evening…
(Ok, so this “patio” is the skyline of Brooklyn. Not green with envy or anything.)
… or it can be kept as simple and seemingly effortless as possible…
…with just enough little details to make that perfect impression…
There are a few extras to pick up at Target or from inside to help make your next patio party seem special. LIGHTING = string it up, hang it up, line it up. And PILLOWS, throws, quilts, rugs and more pillows. Oh Yeah, And pillows.
But the one thing every good patio party has in common?
They are always, always celebrated with a powerful signature cocktail.
[click the image for the *unbelievablygoodOhEmGee* recipe].
Cheers!
