they'll really enjoy--a great celebration filled with thoughtful
details, delicious nosh and stunning but stressfree style. Whether
you plan on entertaining at home, dockside or on board your boat,
here are some great ideas that will make entertaining at this time
of year especially memorable.
shape. While the warm and fuzzy notion of entertaining is clearly
the most important part, celebrating with flair is certainly next on
the list. so set a spectacular spread to impress, then gloat in the
oohs and ahhs of a job well done!
pany, shares her secrets to entertaining in style!
what doesn't. "start with an anchor color. in general, most people
are afraid to use a bold or bright color as their anchor, but it's
Kathy instructs. a cheerful turquoise is a perfect foundation for an
interesting twist of design on traditional décor. Using a pop of red
provides a striking contrast to the turquoise.
a regal touch contributing just the right amount of accent. Using
gold or silver as an accent can open the door to mixing in a prized
heirloom to the décor.
want to encourage mingling? a rule of thumb when creating a
table where guests will actually dine: it's important to keep your
décor either below or above eye level so that they may enjoy one
another's company while feasting. since Kathy G. is known for
sensational design, her cocktail tablescapes are ones to adore.
"even the most intricate designs can be replicated by using a little
imagination and putting your own personality into the look.