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a
warm
welcome
throw a summer housewarming party
by Dana Currier
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Moving
in the middle of the hot summer months is never fun. Which makes it only
that much more necessary to have a rocking housewarming party once
you're finally settled in to your new place. There are, of course, many
ways to throw a housewarming party, but simpler is almost always better.
Do you really think you'll be up for preparing a formal dinner for 12
after you've just carefully unwrapped and stacked every last plate in
your cupboard? I doubt it.
Instead of shoving aside the
sofa and chairs you just lugged in and positioned 10 different ways
before finding the perfect arrangement, take advantage of the long days
and balmy nights of summer, and have the party outside. Sure, there's
always an element of surprise when it comes to outdoor parties; the
weather can change at a moment's notice and throw a wrench in the whole
operation. But if need be, the party can be moved back inside or the
whole shebang can be moved to the nearest bar. Remain relaxed whatever
the circumstances and all will be fine.
Barring
any unforeseen thunderstorms, outdoor entertaining is what the summer
was made for. You can adorn your outdoor space (porch, patio, or yard)
with the standard outdoor party decorations: Christmas lights strung on
railings or fences, strategically positioned candles (perhaps of the
citronella variety so as to keep the bugs at bay), and colorful paper
lanterns. If you really want to dazzle your guests, incorporate the
housewarming theme into your design scheme. Luminaries made out of
colored paper bags are always festive, and without much work, you can
turn them into something even more special. Take some black paper, cut
out the numbers and letters to spell out your new address or street
name, and tape them inside the bags (look for colored bags at a party
supply store). To get your luminaries to look super-polished, use a
stencil or simply print out the letters in a giant font size to use as
templates.
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