3 Sweet and Simple Summer Entertaining Ideas
July 19, 2017 |
| Sweet and Simple Entertaining Ideas |
I love to entertain and can hold my own
even with a crowd converging on our doorstep,
but there are plenty of folks who are shy about
hosting a gathering because while they
like the idea of entertaining, it's the
actual execution part which stresses
them out.
It can be easier than you think though,
and I like to think beyond BBQ or
a heavy meal.
Here are three cute and easy ideas for hosting a:
Wine and Cheese,
Tipsy Tea, or
Cute Casual Lunch
1. W i n e and C h e e s e
The first idea is an artful palette cocktail hour
idea from Ritzy Bee, which is perfect for a
bridesmaid luncheon, but both sexes
are likely to enjoy the presentation,
so for a special occasion or for no good reason
at all, this cute wine and cheese idea makes sense.
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Instead of creating the boards yourself,
buy wood artist palettes (10 for $21) and
decorate them as your heart desires!
As for the wine?
How about asking Martha Stewart to choose
a lovely wine assortment for you...sound expensive?
It's not!
Here's a trio of yummy, friendly-priced
possibilities discovered at
Martha Stewart Wine!
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| Wine Pack #1: Think Pink Rosé |
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| Wine Pack #2: Discovery Half Case |
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| Bottle o' Bubbly: Fincalegre Cava Brut |
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2. Tipsy Tea
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| Polkadot Peonies Napkins & Runner - Hello Lovely Studio |
suggestion is about as lazy-simple as it gets...
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full bar, serve just one signature drink (learn how to
make my homemade amaretto liqueur here) like my
boozy pink lemonade or a spiked iced tea.
A couple of simple variations on the sweets/booze pairing:
Cheesecake and Chocolate-tinis
Order an amaretto cheesecake and serve the cocktails
(here's a recipe) in these inexpensive glasses.
OR
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Cookies and Champagne
Wilton makes this set of cute XO cutters
(if you decide to bake) that you can snag here.
(affiliate link)
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3. Cute Casual Lunch
For a fun summery lunch get-together,
consider a big platter of snacks (above)
or prepare something delicious
ahead of time like these these...
individual macaroni and cheeses served in ramekins
with adorable lobster-shaped crackers!
(Maybe add a little lobster to the pasta?)
Need the lobster cookie cutter?<---affiliate link="" span="">
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Another make-ahead idea...individual spaghetti nests
(just swirl a favorite recipe into a muffin tin):
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fresh salad utilizing any seasonal fruits or veges
from the farmer's market?
Hope these ideas and images inspire you
to get a date on the calendar soon to entertain!
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4 comments
I am totally inspired, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm just lovin' your blog. I am at a point in life where I'm realizing that less "stuff" is so much better. I do believe it's the simple and beautiful that is so much more meaningful and adds to life's quality.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn S.
You make it look easy, Michele! Thanks for some great ideas like the spaghetti nests. So cute!
ReplyDeletearen't those cute? easy is best! xox
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