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Summer Entertaining: Sales & Sea Themes
Posted on Jul 2, 2008 10:51:33 AM | By JenniferSbranti

Can you believe that it’s already July? I can’t believe we’re already half way through the year! Aside from the upcoming fireworks, burgers, and red, white & blue desserts that a lot of us will be enjoying this holiday weekend...

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summer entertaining | tabletop
Modern Melamine
Posted on Jun 13, 2008 1:10:07 PM | By JenniferSbranti

When it comes to outdoor entertaining, melamine dinnerware is one of the best inventions to hit the party scene! Not only does it help to keep breaks at bay and make for super easy clean-up, melamine dinnerware is also available...

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Cocktails | summer entertaining
Signature Drinks for Summer Entertaining
Posted on May 21, 2008 2:24:26 PM | By JenniferSbranti

For summer soirées and warm-weather parties, it’s fun to get inspired by the season and serve signature drinks with a fruity or tropical flair. Here are a few ideas for summery signature drinks, including a “dessert cockail” that I’ve personally...

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Hostess Gifts | summer entertaining
Gifts for the Summer Hostess
Posted on May 14, 2008 5:47:59 AM | By JenniferSbranti

Hosting a party is a fun process in many ways, but it can also be a LOT of work! That’s why it’s a great idea bring your host or hostess a small token of appreciation for all of the effort...

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Brighten Up
Posted on May 9, 2008 9:42:35 AM | By JenniferSbranti

The secret to creating a festive party atmosphere in an instant: mood lighting. When it comes to evening get-togethers, candles and decorative party lights are often the discerning factors for turning an ordinary setting into an extraordinary one. During the...

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