Fourth of July Entertainment Tips

June 27, 2014


 [ 1. sparkling lights || 2. butler tray || 3. plates and glasses || 4. towel and canvas storage bin || 5. garden stool | 6. ice bucket and champagne | 6. burger recipe and pie recipe ]


Fourth of July is right around the corner. Can you believe it?  Do you like to use this holiday as an excuse to celebrate and have friends over?  Here are some tips to help you pull off a perfect party. One || A great party starts off with festive decor.  Sparkling lights have the ability to brighten everyone's mood and put everyone in that festive mode as they enter thru the door.  Two || Trays are your best friend.  I love setting up my bar on a pretty tray so the party can move with us as we migrate to different corners.  This tray is such a beauty and really perfect for the fourth of July festivities.
 
Three ||  We all have those pretty plates and glasses we are saving up to use for a special occasion.  Guess what?  This is it.  Like my mom would say, " if you have it, flaunt it".  Food tastes better when they are presented in pretty plates.  Aren't these to die for? and the tumblers? Four ||  Assume your guests will forget everything and be ready to meet their needs.  Keep everything organized in a practical storage bin.  The beach towel is beautiful right? Leave it to Nate Berkus for Target.  Five || Seating everyone may be a challenge. Be creative and use things you have around the house.  I love these garden stools and they double as side tables. Six ||  Bring out the bubbly!!  Pamper your guests and always offer them your best.  I love having champagne as a treat.  And would just love to keep it chilled in this beautiful ice bucket. Seven ||  Plan your menu way in advance and have everything cut and diced and ready.  So when guests arrive you can pay all your attention to them.  Nothing is worse than having to leave your friend in the middle of a sentence to go check on the chicken.

What are your entertaining secrets?  Any you want to pass on?  


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16 comments

  1. Linda {Calling it Home}June 27, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    I love the 4th of July. This would be such a pretty setting. I may need those plates. And yes to the bug spray!!

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  2. Molly {Dreams in HD}June 27, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    such great ideas albertina! especially love the champagne & bucket :) sadly, we will be out of town this fourth of july for a wedding {LIKE ALWAYS!} but here's hoping we're home next year!

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  3. birdie to beJune 27, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Love this round up. Those star lights are so fun!

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  4. Kristin@bliss-athome.comJune 27, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Love all your tips :) Happy Weekend!

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  5. LiliJune 27, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    hey hey...im getting excited for the looong weekend!

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  6. Lily L-MJune 27, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    I'm just hoping someone throws a nice party like this FOR me! :)

    x Lily
    http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

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  7. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    These are great tips! I cannot believe that the 4th is around the corner, where is the summer going?! Have a great weekend!

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  8. AndreaJune 27, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    I need those plates!! And the towel... Nate strikes again!!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  9. All Things Big and SmallJune 27, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Love these tips! Your plates are gorgeous! I always save mine for special occasions and never use them so I like your mom's mentality! We have that Nate Berkus towel and it is awesome! Have a wonderful weekend!

    P.S. I know you like Zara Home--they are having a big sale today (I posted my picks on my blog) but I remember you mentioning that your daughter had some of their linens and they were great quality!

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  10. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignJune 28, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    That ice bucket!!! And those plates!
    I'm not entertaining on the 4th, I will be sitting on the beach with my kiddos watching fireworks ;)

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  11. Katy ByrneJune 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Those plates and glasses I may have to have. LOVE. Have a great 4th!
    www.designsbykaty.com

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  12. vivJune 30, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    I love me some pretty garden stools!
    www.fashiontruffles.com

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  13. AlexaJune 30, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Trays are essential when hosting a gathering in my opinion. Love this festive roundup Albertina!

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  14. UnknownJune 30, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    wonderful post and tips! Have a great holiday! Great excuse to party! ( like we need one?) enjoy!
    xo Nancy

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  15. Jessie | The Design DaredevilJune 30, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    I will probably spend the day relaxing at the pool, I need someone to entertain me! ;-)

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  16. UnknownJuly 2, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    LOVE this. Im going to start calling you Martha. :) xx

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