Summer Entertaing Tips

Enjoy the summer with these tips and links:

Lighten up your summer menus. When planning menus keep food safety in mind.

Shop your local farmer’s market for fresh produce.

Have plenty of beverages and include bottled water to keep your guests hydrated.

In the mood for some new dishes to serve your guests with? Try QVC's melamine dishes.

Supply shade for your guests, whether a tent or an umbrella, give them a chance to get out of the sun.

Consider having an old fashion ice cream social.

Visit about.com for Ball jar entertaining ideas.

Free table plans with DYI

Glassware on the patio

Entertaining on the patio? Use Ball or Mason jars instead of everyday glasses or plastic cups. The jars will show off your beverage, keeps it colder longer and  won’t blow away. Plus you are contributing to keeping the planet green.

Easter Decorations - Q&E

Who else could do Easter the way she does? Martha Stewart has some great ideas.



Easter Home Decorations

How to Decorate a Table for Easter Dinner

Southern Living has colorful Easter Decorations

Easter Table Toppers

Table Decorations

Decorating Ideas


Celebrate Easter

Enjoy the weekend and I will see you back here on Monday with a new post.

Q&E Weekend Links

Want something different to cool your cocktails?
Some ideas for spring decorating
Multi colored popcorn
Napkin Folding
More napkin folding

Enjoy the weekend and I will see you back here on Monday with a new post.

Tip - Holiday Table Setting

I told you that entertaining can be stress free and fun. I have gone from having 30 for Christmas dinner to two for dinner. You need to learn to go with the flow.

Great eye candy ideas for your holiday table