Throwing a garden party is fun - it also takes planning and thoughtful details to create a memorable time for your guests. Here are 7 ways I like to prepare for hosting a party. Hint: I have found that practice, aka, throwing more parties - the better you get at it!
1) Always test the goodies while preparing; especially sweets!
2)Prepare everything ahead so you can enjoy along with your guests.
I can't emphasize this enough! Have an activity planned for your young guests - badminton is an easy way to enjoy the outdoors and everyone can play!
3)Prepare your guests favorites - however you must like it as well.
I like to prepare a fresh vegetable tray with a healthy dip. Seasonal fruit tray. Fresh sandwiches. My last party I prepared fresh mozzarella, sliced, with fresh basil, sliced fresh tomato, a slice of fresh avocado and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar with a bit of salt and pepper on ciabatta bread. Toasted in a panini press.
4)Decorate with Verde Cosi fabrics, art, and fresh flowers and plants. My alliums are still going in my garden right now, they're a great bulb to add to your garden. Lately, I have been interested in climbing plants such as morning glory (easy to plant from seed), climbing hydrangea, and clematis.
5)Set up vintage folding tables and chairs in your yard, use your garden as inspiration for color and atmosphere. Potted plants are an easy way to add more interest to your garden. Agapanthus is a perfect plant that does well in a tall terra-cotta pot. The tall stalks of agapanthus add height to a table. Shop our
fête des pétales
collection for table linens for your party. I use custom cut plexiglass on my outdoor vintage tables with Verde Cosi fabrics underneath, so beautiful!
6)Wear your Verde Cosi occasion apron! Consider Verde Cosi outdoor pillows and fabrics to decorate your outdoor furnishings. Any of our fabrics are available for sheltered outdoors. Shop here for a few of our outdoor pillows.
7)Be rested and have fun!
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Hire us for commissioned watercolor paintings and our exclusive Verde Cosi fabrics for your home. We do in house consulting if you live on the Eastern part of the United States. Verde Cosi strives to create light filled environments drawing inspiration from the garden.
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