It's been a while since I've posted a blog hop with my entertaining blogger friends, Holliday from Denver, and Holly from Utah, but we're back now! After a busy spring, we have jumped right back into the summer entertaining season to give you inspiration on ideas for decorating your tables for patriotic parties. These tables can be used all summer long, for Memorial Day, Flag Day (which happens to be my birthday - double celebration for me!) July 4th and Labor Day. Patriotic Party ...
4th of July Party: Red and Blue Chic
Skip the stars and flags and go for a more chic approach to your 4th of July party this year Who doesn't love an all-American party to celebrate July 4th? However, just because you want to celebrate the most patriotic day of the year doesn't mean you have to decorate with stars and flags everywhere . . . and that's what I've done with this 4th of July party. More versatile than just a one-day event, this table uses red, white and blue, but in a chic and subtle way, that can be used all summer ...
Aperol Spritz Bar: Guide to the Official Summer Cocktail
Originating in Italy in 1919, the Aperol Spritz has become of the official cocktail of summer. Best mixed with good Prosecco or champagne and a splash of soda, this citrusy bitter liqueur resembles the color of a vibrant beachy sunset (and isn't the beach where everyone wants to be in the summer?) and finishes with a fresh orange slice. I served these at a recent Arizona-based bloggers luncheon by creating a self-serve bar with lots of fun garnishes so that my guests could make their own, ...