When I first think of a garden party, my mind travels to a huge yard full of beautiful plantings and people walking around in airy, flowered dresses and big hats. Then I look at my small backyard that still holds the oak leaves that were blown into the corners last fall, and reality sets in. ...
Garden parties, they’re not just for garden’s anymore. Of course, a garden, or at least a nice-sized porch or patio, is an ideal setting for a garden party. However, city dwellers without a square foot of land to call their own who like the idea of a garden party can still have one, with a ...
Planning a garden party is a perfect way to spend a sunny day with friends, but the tradition of garden parties has gradually fallen out of practice. You may find it hard to track down ideas for your party food, themes or drinks – but do not fear. You can revive this elegant occasion by ...
Many of us see the Victorian era (the 1890s and early 1900s) as a time of romance, beauty, chivalry, and elegance. What better way to honor that era of bloomers and bicycles built for two than to throw a party with a Victorian theme? There can be many different types of Victorian parties, depending on ...
Now that warmer weather is finally here many people will be thinking about hosting garden parties. You can make these as fancy or as carefree as you want. All it takes is a little bit of planning, some delicious food, some pretty garden decorations and some delightful guests to make your party a hit this ...
Spring is in the air and people are ready to get outside and socialize. Hosting a garden party is a fun way to bring in the spring season and open the door to a fresh social life. Here are some fun tips and ideas for hosting such an event. Decorations are a good place to ...
A garden party is a great way to host a formal get together while still enjoying the outdoors. Traditional garden parties are carefully planned out with special attention paid to everything, including the invitations. The garden party invitation sets the mood for the event, letting the guests know that the formal invitation is not for ...
Call it what you like-a passion for plants, therapy for the soul, or outdoor art-gardening is a hobby loved by legions of people from all walks of life. As such, it should come as no surprise that walking tours of gardens both public and private are one of summer’s most anticipated events. Some tours, like ...
As spring approaches, many of us are waiting for warmer weather and outside activities. A perfect way to welcome the change in season is to host a garden party. Garden parties are great because the decorations are done by nature and there is rarely a lot of cleaning involved! To start planning your garden party, ...
