Archive for June, 2010

Title: Tax Free Shopping Weekend
Location: Cahaba Heights !
Link out: Click here
Description: While you’re out enjoying the tax free Shopping Weekend – come on by The Nesting Place for some great new items… we’re gearing up for Tailgating, Too Cool Back to School, and fall festivities.
Start Date: 2010-08-06
End Date: 2010-08-08

The Feel Factor – There’s something sensual about the feel of cloth napkins – it seems so indulgent but it’s truly the greener way to go. Soften your guests’ hearts WHILE making the planet happier. Keep a stash of supple, cotton napkins at the ready in one of your favorite urns or flower pots. Use them instead of paper napkins to up the feel-factor and make your guests feel extra special.

Light the Night – Let the party melt into easy conversation on the deck with the flicker of candle light. Stow votives, extra tea lights & matches in a basket close to the back door to bring out at dusk. Candle light during hot summer nights offers the same effect of a fireplace in the winter – it softens the mood, warms the heart and brings people together.

A Special Reserve – Some of our most intimate conversations between friends and family happen after the bustle of the party is over. Towards the end of a social affair, people tend to be more relaxed, have settled into their comfort zone and let their guards down a little. Have something ‘special’ in reserve for your guests who linger. Try sparkling cider, dessert wine, fresh fruit, sorbet or frozen grapes. Anything to foster an atmosphere of ‘plenty’. In essence you’re saying, ‘I value you and want to connect with you”.

Join Your Own Party - A little advanced planning will let you enjoy your guests and not be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having a good time. Cut, slice and arrange what you can on platters way ahead of your guests arriving. The day before (or early the day of) your party, go ahead and set the table with all the candles, linens and serving dishes you are planning to use. Label each platter or dish with sticky notes so you know what is going to go where. Make sure you have enough serving utensils laid out appropriate for each dish. You don’t want to be pilfering through your cupboards at the last minute looking for that tray you know you got as a wedding gift! With this done – all you have to do is bring your prepared hot or chilled food out and set in its place – voila! Instant party.