Summer evenings.

Summer evenings.

candlelight Entertaining Garden Outdoor rooms weekend

 

Summer nights are made for entertaining don't think?  I love all of the candlelight and those sweet garden chairs, casual linens and the relaxed garden.

This is so perfect!

 

 

By Invitation Only: A June wedding...

By Invitation Only: A June wedding...

by invitation only Entertaining french style macarons travel weddings

 

I am sure every bride would say that there are things they would have changed about their wedding.  There are so many ways I would have done things differently!  

I was young and pretty simple at the time...

So here is my now wedding if I was to do it again...

 

gorgeous hand done invitations are a must and I would love to have a wedding in Paris of course... but maybe some where a little bit more quaint more sheltered out in the French countryside ...

 Amazing hand made maps to send the guests straight to us.

Always appetizers and cocktails.. Maybe even break tradition and start before the ceremony just to loosen up the crowd..

Beautiful places to sit make conversation and relax..

 

A simply beautiful dress..

 Relaxed gorgeous hair..

 

 A little color with peonies..

 

Out door seating with candle light.... a small party for close friends only.. not everyone we have ever met!

 An amazing cake..  cake is one of the best parts!

 

And more than anything I would remember to have fun..

 

Sweets for each guest along with beautiful delicious food. Maybe I could convince Eddy Rocq to come to France to cater for me?

click on the images to be taken to the sites or check them all out here..

Vintage rentals from found

macarons from Rocq Catering

See what the other ladies are up to here..

 

How to Prepare your Pool Area for Entertaining

How to Prepare your Pool Area for Entertaining

Entertaining Prepare

June 29th, 2011 | Category : Ideas

How to Prepare your Pool Area for Entertaining. Spring is the perfect time of year to start pre-planning their outdoor activities and outdoor home. For many, the pool is the focus of the backyard, and therefore needs seating, lighting, and services around them. While for others, the pool is only one aspect of their lifestyle, fun, and cooking, gardening and children’s play areas may be factors to consider. Here are some tips to help you prepare your pool for entertainment.

Evaluate your lifestyle entertaining pool : Is your house block all the neighborhood children and adolescents come to your pool? If so, consider investing in the pool recreation sport gear and beach balls, floats and fun games to do in and into the pool to keep children occupied. While if the pool area is geared more to adults entertaining evening, night lighting and chairs around the pool area can be important. Evaluate your lifestyle to ensure you are using your pool to its best ability.

Cover your pool with fun color inspiration : Make your guests feel comfortable and relaxed is your only goal when entertaining around your pool. Bring the fun and inspiring colors of their fabrics, seats, cushions and garden furniture can add dynamism on the spot! Choose colors, oversized pillows to rest, beach towels bright displayed in the windows outside, and suit your pool deck area with easily movable ottomans and seating options. For added versatility, with varieties to mix and match patterns and colors cushions for outdoor furniture for added versatility in terms of guests attending.

Plan your activities before hand : Ask any organizer of the secret of entertainment events without stress, and they’ll say, ‘plan your activities in advance. While this does not mean you have to have a strict itinerary of the day, it means an idea of ??what your guests to eat, where to dine, lounge, play and interact will help you and your guests enjoy all the pool . If you are thinking of the barbecue, have dishes, cookware and ample space for dining and mixing adjacent to the pool area. More separate activities in the plan, customers need more space around the recreation areas to mingle and move around without feeling crowded.

Pool evening entertainment : Although the pool of entertainment during the day is a necessity, as are the evening parties and fun in the pool. Remember to consider what activities need independent sources of illumination. Use flashlights and lights for the dining room table, and overhead lighting hanging from the trees and umbrellas, garden furniture to provide ambient lighting. Make sure your pool is adequate lighting inside and outside the pool to ensure safety as well as stunning views and the environment. Consider lighting and landscaping around the architectural elements for the total fund experience to life!

(How to Prepare your Pool Area for Entertaining)

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