There are many great reasons to host an afternoon tea party. Two of the best are that itโs inexpensive to plan and itโs simple to arrange. You donโt even really need a reason to throw a tea party other than you want to gather with friends. The Tea All good tea parties should be focused on the tea. Afternoon tea originated (so the legend goes) when a noblewoman felt ...
outdoor entertaining
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Outdoor Activities
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I despise mosquitoes. nasty little blood suckers! For some reason, I seem to attract them more than anyone else around me. I'm like a mosquito magnet. I can't be outside unless I'm slathered in bug spray and I hate it. With my allergies, certain fragrances send me into a massive migraine and citronella is one of those scents. Since ...
Light Up Your Outdoor Entertaining Area
One of my favorite things growing up was my mom and dad's large, wooden deck on the back of their house. It had a tin roof over part of it, decorative lights, ceilings fans and tables and chairs. Their big grill was out there and it was just this perfect area for outdoor entertaining. I loved that my mom had plenty of lighting for guests to see at nighttime. Disclosure: I ...
