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Easy entertaining
tips to shape up your home for any occasion
(ARA) -Do you love the idea of entertaining, but
feel like getting your home ready for a social event
requires too much time and attention? Not to worry,
there are a few easy things you can do to make sure
your home is always ready to host guests and they
may not be as difficult to accomplish as you think. |
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First
and foremost, decide what type of ambiance your
event needs and embrace it. If you are having an
evening event, indulge in deep colors, soft lighting
and upbeat music to keep your company awake! If it's
a daytime event, go bold and bright with your color
scheme. "I love to target my audience and add things
to my table settings that inspire my guests," says
Angela Giannopoulos, a premier New York event
stylist and owner of SC3 Group who has worked with
brands such as Estee Lauder, Donna Karan and Missoni.
"I recently decorated a birthday table for a group
of grade school children. I used oversized legos and
bright candy to entertain them." For unique ideas
such as these, Giannopoulos has offered several tips
for easy at-home entertaining. |
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Versatility is key.
Make considerations when stocking your kitchen cabinets --
consider cookware and serving dishes that can be used both
for smaller and larger occasions, as well as casual and
formal ones. I also love expandable kitchen tables because
you can accommodate a house full of guests and break it down
for breakfast for two the morning after. My last bit of
advice is to choose dinnerware that is versatile. Consider
something that is durable enough for daily use and chic
enough for evening occasions, such as Oneida's Chef's Table
Collection. This mix and match collection was designed with
a modern look and crafted in all white porcelain to
complement any table setting.
Accessorize your home.
I often hang on to things that I shouldn't, but have learned
that any little knick knack can come into play when
decorating for events. I've made candle holders out of mason
jars, a menu with a chalkboard and centerpieces using old
pitchers. I'm not encouraging clutter- just keep a stash of
items that could be useful when entertaining and it may save
you that extra trip to the store.
Use nature to your advantage.
When decorating, use sprigs and blooms grown near your home
to add life to your table settings. Various shades of colors
found in wildflowers often create an organic energy making a
table setting more inviting for guests. Also, arranging
flowers in different sized vases can be visually appealing
on a long table while single, tall flowers work well with a
table for two.
Accumulate a beverage collection.
Nothing makes your visitors feel welcome like offering them
a drink when they walk in the door. Rather than going out
and stocking up on wine, liquor or soft drinks before you
host, gradually accumulate a collection. Your guests will be
impressed by your selection when you have an assortment to
offer. Also, consider outfitting your home with drinkware
for every occasion. Oneida.com offers affordable items such
as their Angelina stemware that go from every day to every
type of soiree.
Be prepared for overnight visitors.
Always keep clean sheets on your guest bed and be sure it is
made, as you never know when someone might stop by for an
overnight visit. If you really want to make your guests feel
welcome, impress them with soothing products in the bathroom
or on their nightstand along with a sweet treat on their
pillow.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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