Entertaining
Entertaining Entry
OUTDOORS
Welcome your guests clearly to the back gate or side fence if you’d prefer them to come directly to the outdoor space—use lights, balloons, pennants, or large potted plants to mark the way in.
Keep Mosquitos Away
Lighting Options Make sure the party has levels of lighting available in every corner and at your tables. Purchase portable rechargeable table lamps or find cute solar options.
dining table outside (also
Eliminate any standing
called a Chabudai in
water in the yard. Stake
traditional Japanese
citronella torches around
homes.) Then use a variety
the outer perimeter of your
of floor pillows for
party, and diffuse
beautiful, casual seating.
lemongrass essential oil and plant lemongrass in a container—to move where you need it most.
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Tables Consider using a lower
