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  • Garden and Glass Tablescape
    The Perfect Summer Scene

    Your formal occasion deserves a beautiful table, and this sophisticated grouping of flowers and glass is the picture of understated elegance.

  • A Tisket, A Tasket, Pack a Pretty Picnic Basket
    A Picnic Basket Tablescape

    Stage a picnic to bring the fun indoors -- or set up this summer scene on an outside table for a whimsical party look on your patio or deck.

  • Dig it Baby, It’s a Clambake
    Be There or Be Square
    Just like in the days of Frankie and Annette, the perfect summer party is a clambake, combining the casual and relaxing atmosphere of the beach, the tasty bounty of the sea and the enjoyable company of friendly faces glowing in the embers of the fire just after sunset. You don’t even need real clams, just a beach bonfire and these tips to help you get started.
  • A Fresh Take on Herbs
    Potted Herb Tablescape

    Herbal fragrance will fill your dining area with this casually landscaped table.

  • Planning the Perfect Pool Party
    Make a Splash this Summer
    We’ll help you put together the perfect poolside party with these helpful hints and tips. You’ll be a hit when you host the first of the season’s pool parties using these ideas for everything from tropical themes to kid-friendly toys.
  • Kick Off the Summer with A Backyard Carnival
    Celebrate Summer with a one of a kind event
    Here is a hilarious mix of carnival games, contests, and judging events to stage in your backyard, with suggestions for decorations, prizes, and how to let the good times roll.
  • How Does Your Garden Grow Centerpiece
    A Gardenscape Centerpiece

    Before you transfer them outside, pot baby lettuce plants and herbs in colorful colanders and “start” them on your summer table.

  • Top Five Reasons for a Picnic
    The advantages of entertaining outside
    Why pack up a perfectly good meal and take it outside? Here's why! There are some distinct advantages to planning a picnic instead of a sit down dinner inside. These are our top five.
  • The Ultimate Picnic Packing Checklist
    Get ready to pack your basket.
    Make sure to check this list of essentials next time you plan to head outdoors for a picnic.
  • Summertime Entertaining Ideas
    Take the Party Outside
    When the weather turns warm, you have a wealth of new opportunities for creative entertaining. Take full advantage of the season with these five ideas for different types of outdoor summer parties.
  • Vegetables and Flowers Arrangement Centerpiece
    Hollow out colorful vegetables and fill them with vibrant flowers for a fresh, summery centerpiece.
    This entire look can be purchased at the grocery store and put together quickly.
  • Colored Bottles and Flowers Centerpiece
    A simple arrangement of different sizes and colors of bottles and a bouquet of tropical flowers makes a stunning centerpiece for a summer table.
    Set the table with white linens and dishes to show off the fresh colors of this centerpiece.
  • A Beach Inspired Centerpiece
    Three simple elements -- sand, shells, and candles--fill green-tinted drinking glasses to make a splashy summer centerpiece.
    Make your table look like you are at the beach with some inexpensive glasses, sand, shells, and candles.
  • Grass Table Setting
    Simple, organic elements of grass and cotton fabrics create a peaceful, inviting dinner table.
    There couldn't be a more natural, yet beautiful, way to set your table. Most of the components you probably already have in your home, and the rest are easy to find and inexpensive. All you need is a large piece of burlap, green linen napkins, a white casserole dish and white dishes, tiny pots, and a flat of grass. After the dinner, you can plant the grass for lasting memories.
  • Fourth of July Table Setting
    Let flags and fireworks set the stage for your celebration.
    When the theme is red, white, and blue, there are many clever, inexpensive ways to decorate the table. Collections of flags, inexpensive buckets filled with backyard play sand and sparklers, and mix-and-match plates and napkins can be pulled together in a few minutes, and the results are spectacular.
  • 4th of July Ideas
    Throw a Fourth of July Party That Truly Sparkles
    It's time to start planning for Independence Day entertaining. This year, turn your traditional backyard barbecue into a creative celebration with these ideas for invitations, tabletop decorations, menus and more.