Let’s Have a Party!
There are few combinations as tasteful—in both palate and party—as wine and cheese. The right pairing of each can leave your taste buds tingling with glee long after the sweet nectar of wine is consumed. If you’re wondering how to take your entertaining to the next level and host a night with wine and cheese as your star players, it’s simpler than you think.
Ah, Valentine’s Day. When love blooms and cupid’s flawless aim brings together even the most unlikely pairs. We love a good love story, and are excited about these design couple goals that will have you singing simple love songs.
Nothing goes hand in hand like great weather and outdoor entertaining. Here are a few tips that will make your guests want to linger long after the sun sets.
Unless it’s really a swanky event, feel free to skip the paper invites and send an email to your guests. Make it easy on them and ask them to respond only if they can’t make it.
Decide what type of shindig you’re throwing. A favorite is pot luck. Just ask guests to let you know what they’ll bring so you can plan the menu. (You don’t want to be faced with three potato salads and no dessert.) Even if guests are bringing food, you should plan on an appetizer to get the evening started. Make an easy antipasto appetizer by filling a generously sized tray with cuts of salami, olives, roasted bell peppers, assorted cheeses and a variety of crackers or slices of a baguette. Cheese platters are always a great option. Click here to find out which cheeses will keep your guests wanting more.
TIP: Paper napkins and plastic utensils may be more convenient, but you’ll elevate the tone of your event if you pull out cloth napkins and use real cutlery instead.
Hot summer evenings demand plenty of ice. Don’t have an ice bucket? No worries. Just line any clean, attractive container with heavy duty plastic to make it waterproof and voila, instant ice bucket.
Set up a bar cart with essentials like chilled alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and of course nothing says summer like lemonade. Turn it into a classic adult beverage with a British flair by adding Pimm’s Cup No. 1 for a light, refreshing cocktail.
Make the evening magical by placing candles everywhere. They can even do double duty if bugs are an issue when you use these candle holders.
Use wireless speakers to liven up the evening with music. And if the evening gets chilly, warm things up with a fire pit. More than just a heat source, fire pits add instant ambiance. Outdoor Ashley HomeStore is appearing in-store soon and now online!
2017 is almost here! But before we make any resolutions, we’ve got a New Year’s Eve party to plan. Are you throwing a bash of your own? Watch this video for a little inspiration. Quick tip: make it shimmer and shine!
Drink stations often become the center of focus when entertaining or throwing a party. Whether you’re serving wine, beer, mixed cocktails or sparkling water, adding a dash of personality to the display helps set the tone of the party.
We all know that there’s nothing better than a beloved family recipe when it comes to baking the perfect pie. And now that the secret has been passed down to you, it’s your time to shine! But how do you show off your sweet pie-making skills. Host a pie party at the office, of course.
Enjoy spending time in your small space with family and friends. Follow these easy steps and your gathering is sure to be a hit!
Here are a few tips to make sure your entertaining gameplan is flawlessly executed and, no matter who wins on the field, you emerge victorious.
October is coming fast and Halloween will be here before you know it. Get in the Halloween spirit by prepping the house early and planning the day.
Peaceful energy, spirituality and a focus on nature blend for a simple, yet inviting look. Asian fusion is not too hard to introduce in a room. Here are a few tips
