Summer Entertaining Trends

Summer is officially in full swing and 
while I was searching for the best way to 
plan a few informal gatherings on 
our third floor patio, 
I stumbled across an article about 
outdoor entertaining for 2012.
Lucky for me it is all about 
small and casual!  
Here are just a few of their ideas...


Sit down dinners our out
Small tapas and skewers are in 
so small plates will do the trick...



Have a Beer Tasting Party

Pair up your favorite dip and chips,

grill some sliders and pick up some 

of your favorite brew pub blends 

and have a blind pub tasting.

perfect size for comparison tastings!

Use a back to nature theme in your decor

- think GREEN

Remember Watermelon?

Inexpensive, refreshing and perfect added 

to your punch or served on a skewer or pick...

To purchase plates, mini melamine, 

candles and mouse picks, 

visit us on-line at:

www.maggieandreese.com

And to find out more on 
2012 Summer Entertaining Trends
you can read the rest of the article 
by clicking link below

Summer entertaining: 8 trends - Style At Home