Tasteful Tuesday: Host a Summer Soiree

Summer Soiree

This has been one HOT summer! But that doesn’t mean we need to hibernate in our houses with the A/C cranked and avoid all human contact (I mean it’s tempting, I will admit). Here are a few items that would set off one perfect summer evening with friends. So pick up that phone and get a party started.

All of the items were found at Sur La Table which is a fantastic place to fulfill all of your kitchen and entertaining needs. Starting with this beautiful beverage jar, simply jazz it up with some fresh fruit for an eyecatching detail that is also a functional piece that will add to the party decor. We use ours for all of our gatherings. Sometimes I keep it super simple by adding cucumbers and mint to water, refreshing choice for a hot day! Or lemonade with a few alcoholic beverages doctored up for an adult drink is always fun. The jar glasses are a fun element to add to your table for summer entertaining. They just “go” together!

Have you ever had pizza on the grill? No, well I have and it is amazing. So go ahead and get the party started friends! Summer isn’t over yet!



Entertaining: Flamingo Birthday Party

Pink Flamingo Party

My daughter has been completely obsessed with flamingos lately and she recently told me that she wants to host a “Flamingo Party” for my birthday. How sweet is that! Then I remembered that well over a year ago or maybe more I had created this Flamingo Inspiration Party. So it’s a little blast from the past if you’ve already seen it.

I think my sweet daughter may be on to something here. She can go ahead and take off with the flamingo theme. I would gladly swap the birthday cake for lemon bars and a fabulous thematic outfit. This mom now wants a “Flamingo Party!”.

How do you feel about thematic parties for your own birthday?



Picnic in the Park

Picnic In the Park

While it is still comfortable weather here on the island, I’ve been taking advantage by spending as much time outdoors as we can away from the water. Once those summer months hit we will want nothing more than to spend time at the beach. So for now it is just nice to sit in a park and feed ducks while taking in the mountain views. Hawaii has so much to offer for every landscape.

Here is a little inspiration board if you are looking to spend some outdoor spring time with the family. Recently found this great picnic Linea Urban explorer picnic basket at House of Fraser that has all the bells and whistles included and check out that fabric…it screams “It’s spring time!”. Simple blanket and simple food will equal a carefree family day.