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My End of Summer Party at My House

August 30, 2018
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Summer officially ends late in September but when August ends, for me, summer feels like it is over.  Last year, two weeks after moving into this house, I threw an end of summer taco party for about 40 people. This year, I decided to hit repeat and threw another August taco party.  Maybe a tradition is in the making.  Anyhooooo, like last year, I officially decided to throw this party about a week before.  Before I knew it almost 30 of us were gathered in my courtyard for an end of summer taco party under the stars.  Want to know how I pulled it off?  Read on…

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The idea was simple – “Friends come over for dinner”.  The decor was simple – tables set picnic style – I did not assign seating or have place settings.  Super casual tables. Pretty ivy topiaries, potted white kalanchoe and simple cut Queen Anne’s Lace in mason jars lined the center of the tables.  The food was more simple – catered taco chef’s who make fresh tortillas on the spot and an array of tacos.

This party started a new era for me though…I actually had a few things done ahead of time and was able to have them photographed to show you!  I had tables pulled out and nearly set, early the day before…I was through with much of my party decor deliberation a full 24 hours in advance….whaaaaaaaat?  I know.  Very unlike me!

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There I am…making things look just perfect in my cozy courtyard’s outdoor living room area. (above)

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Striped napkins and colorful melamine plates were set up on a the buffet table. (above)

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And when the party began…we served fresh margaritas and lots of cold rosé.  Everything played out exactly as I imagined it would.  Guests all mingled, laughed, ate, drank and when the cupcakes and strawberry skewers all came out at the end of the party, all of the guests were delighted!  The party lasted until 1:30a!

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What is the moral to this story?  It doesn’t take too much to pull together an easy end of summer party.  If you are already planning something for the Labor Day weekend, then great, I am sure you are all set.  If you have not planned a “farewell to summer” gathering but were thinking about it, just do it. Invite a handful of friends, keep the menu super simple. Provide an environment with a few easy touches like potted flowering plants to pretty things up and you will be good to go!

Happy Wednesday!

xo

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3 responses to “My End of Summer Party at My House”

  1. jackie says:
    August 30, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    GIVE ME CHIPS

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  2. Lauma says:
    September 26, 2018 at 2:05 AM

    Beautiful! Just wow!

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  3. Price Style and Design says:
    October 9, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    What a gorgeous setting! And what a great way to end the summer!

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