SUMMER 2019 BOX PARTNER

We love hosting parties and the one thing we’ve learned time and time again is that the best ones are centered on good company. But if you’re already stressed out about planning, you’re taking a step in the wrong direction. Read up on some expert tips below and take time to indulge in what summer is all about: enjoying the sunshine with your favorite people.

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Set the mood
Curate a playlist beforehand or let your friends take the reins. “I’d give any of the earlier-to-arrive guests control over the playlist – have them select their favorite Pandora station or Spotify playlist to set the mood,” says Tara Rasmus, co-founder of Odeme.

Comfy seats
Having a seat for all your guests can be cumbersome (what, you don’t own 100 chairs?). Make sure to account for your confirmed guests (and then some), so that everyone can comfortably situate themselves. But that doesn’t mean you have to buy 20 fold-up chairs. Instead, get creative by taking everyday household items and turning them into “seats” – use long coffee tables as makeshift benches or throw the ViX by PAULA HERMANNY Lotus Towel on the floor with some pillows.

Food, food, food (did we say food?)
The trick here is for you to spend the least amount of time in the kitchen, so either pick recipes that can be made the day before or simply buy pre-made dishes (no judgment). Oh, and you don’t have to be Martha Stewart to make a beautiful tablescape. Use colorful bowls like the west elm Indigo Tie-Dye Bowls that’ll make grocery store dip look gourmet and spell out your menu on the xo, Sienna Black Felt Letter Board. It’s about the simple touches that take zero effort.

Drinks, duh!
Have plenty of drinks on deck so everyone has something to sip on. “I always try to have a good rosé and a crisp, universal white like a sauvignon blanc,” says Rasmus. Oh, and ditch the plastic cups (let’s be environmentally-friendly) and use any and all of your mugs or glasses to serve drinks, including the Odeme What a Pair Wine Glasses. Don’t worry about cohesive cups. This way, everyone will know exactly whose cup is whose!

Have fun
Don’t forget that the whole point of opening up your home is to enjoy time with family and friends – just be present in the moment. Rasmus says, “What I always try to remember is that guests don’t expect perfection; all they’re looking for is good food, cold drinks, and good company.” Amen to that!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

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