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| 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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| Sweet and Simple Entertaining Ideas |
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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| Sweet and Simple Entertaining Idea |
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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| Sweet and Simple Summer Entertaining - Hello Lovely Studio |
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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| Sweet and Simple Summer Entertaining Ideas |
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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| Sweet and Simple Summer Entertaining Ideas |
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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| Sweet and Simple Summer Entertaining Ideas |
Another make-ahead idea...individual spaghetti nests
(just swirl a favorite recipe into a muffin tin):
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| Sweet and Simple Summer Entertaining Ideas |
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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