Tag: summer party

Christmas in July!

July 16

Christmas in July is such a festive party theme!  If you’re a ho ho ho holiday lover it also gives you a chance to decorate twice but this time with a summertime twist!  All the joy wrapped up in fresh, seasonal colors, summer staples but mixed with traditional Christmas touches.  You can blend it however you want!  Go all out with red & green, or change it up with tropical colors…  there’s no right or wrong way to do it!  Pink was our signature color for the evening which was inspired by iconic yard flamingos.  A really whimsical way to marry the two seasons together!  The great thing about this theme is that Christmas party food staples like shrimp cocktail, spiral ham, chex mix, punch and eggnog made for easy appetizers & beverages.  And plenty of upbeat holiday tunes were ready to go in already created playlists!  Planning ahead allowed us to grab some decor during after-Christmas sales. But online shopping can get you pretty much what you need any time of year!  So let me share with you our summer celebration in hopes to inspire some…

Christmas in July fun!

A Summer Fiesta!

August 5

A summer fiesta is such a festive party theme! The bright colors and patterns just make you happy…and the food options are equally delightful!  Each summer my family hosts a themed celebration for a few friends.  It’s been such a fun tradition and a family affair with our kids & their comrades too!  Keeping it casual but filled with fun, thematic decor makes each party special and easy to pull off. It warms our hearts to see our guests enjoy the festivities to the fullest!  So today I’d love to share some ideas for hosting a summer fiesta (or any gathering) so you can share that joy!  For those who have followed along, you know I love super casual entertaining.  But once in a while it’s great to go all out…but you can still keep your sanity and budget in tact! I hope you find the inspiration I share today helpful for your next big or small event.  And be sure to grab a special coupon code and recipe at the end!  Let’s celebrate the remainder of summer…

fiesta style!

Country Western Party Fun!

August 3
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Country Western parties are classic and a theme that everyone will enjoy!  They’re perfect for summertime celebrations because of their backyard, laid-back vibe.  Inexpensive party food and simple decorations will make it easy on the host too!  My family throws a “costume” party each year and this was theme for our most recent bash.  Even though casual entertaining is normally how I like to roll, stepping it up once in a while is always a fun experience.  Extra party fluff can still be easy to pull off with just a little extra prep time.  I’d love to share some party tips and simple details that came together to create a really fun night!  Let’s pull on the boots and get ready to boogie…

a country western classic!