ENTERTAINING OUTDOOR entertaining

Cool Ideas for a Summer Party on Design*Sponge

Posted on August 19, 2009

cool ideas for summer party :: diy tiki torch :: rhubard and strawberry compote :: cucumber snacks

Montreal, like the rest of the North East region, is in a heat wave right now. We welcome the chance to eat outside at night. I started a search for cool ideas to enjoy the summertime. I found on design*sponge a few ideas to make your party a success.

+ To hang out outside all night, you can make your own lantern. Erik Anderson taught us how to turn a wine bottle into a modern backyard tiki torch.

+ Brooklyn-based photographer Tara Donne made a Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote that she served with Aged Balsamic and Ricotta. It looks delicious.

+ From Buenos Aires, Eliza Jane Curtis prepared fresh appetizers by replacing the typical bread or biscuits by a cucumber. Get her recipes of Boursin filling, hummus and more tasty combinations. Eliza created height on her buffet simply by raising a plate with a cafe au lait bowl.

An ex-lifestyle and entertaining expert and UX designer who became a STEAM educator. At Bidouilleurs, I helped kids aged 5-12 become inventors and makers. An innovative mom who cares about gender equality and to get more girls and boys interested in STEM/STEAM.

  • Fera Rosalina
    August 19, 2009 at 02:14

    Amazing with such kind lamp idea….

  • mauiwowialoha
    August 19, 2009 at 12:49

    Cool Ideas for a Summer Party on Design*Sponge | At Home with Kim …: Montreal, like the rest of the North East.. http://tinyurl.com/mee3ug

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  • Martha
    August 20, 2009 at 12:12

    I love outdoor entertaining! Thankfully there are still a couple more weeks of summer left to incorporate some of these ideas into my next party. 😉

    Also, if anyone’s ever looking to throw a beach-themed party, here are some ideas:
    http://www.divine.ca/en/food-and-home/articles/c_17_i_3357/throw-a-beach-party-without-the-beach-1.html

  • spiche
    August 24, 2009 at 16:30

    Awesome recycling idea! RT @pinkpandafabric: How to turn a wine bottle into a modern tiki torch http://is.gd/2wOvF from @kimvallee

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