We love hosting parties and the one thing we\u2019ve learned time and time again is that the best ones are centered on good company. But if you\u2019re already stressed out about planning, you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n
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\nCurate a playlist beforehand or let your friends take the reins. \u201cI\u2019d give any of the earlier-to-arrive guests control over the playlist \u2013 have them select their favorite Pandora station or Spotify playlist to set the mood,\u201d says Tara Rasmus, co-founder of Odeme<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nHaving a seat for all your guests can be cumbersome (what, you don\u2019t own 100 chairs?). Make sure to account for your confirmed guests (and then some), so that everyone can comfortably situate themselves. But that doesn\u2019t mean you have to buy 20 fold-up chairs. Instead, get creative by taking everyday household items and turning them into \u201cseats\u201d \u2013 use long coffee tables as makeshift benches or throw the ViX by PAULA HERMANNY Lotus Towel<\/a> on the floor with some pillows.<\/p>\n
\nThe 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\u2019t have to be Martha Stewart to make a beautiful tablescape. Use colorful bowls like the west elm Indigo Tie-Dye Bowls<\/a> that\u2019ll make grocery store dip look gourmet and spell out your menu on the xo, Sienna Black Felt Letter Board<\/a>. It\u2019s about the simple touches that take zero effort.<\/p>\n
\nHave plenty of drinks on deck so everyone has something to sip on. \u201cI always try to have a good ros\u00e9 and a crisp, universal white like a sauvignon blanc,\u201d says Rasmus. Oh, and ditch the plastic cups (let\u2019s be environmentally-friendly) and use any and all of your mugs or glasses to serve drinks, including the Odeme What a Pair Wine Glasses<\/a>. Don\u2019t worry about cohesive cups. This way, everyone will know exactly whose cup is whose!<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t forget that the whole point of opening up your home is to enjoy time with family and friends \u2013 just be present in the moment. Rasmus says, \u201cWhat I always try to remember is that guests don\u2019t expect perfection; all they\u2019re looking for is good food, cold drinks, and good company.\u201d Amen to that!<\/p>\n