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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | September 7, 2009

Outdoor Entertaining Ideas by Martha Stewart

I succumbed to the charms of these photos. It is a fact that the team of stylists at Martha Stewart often make us dream. Here why these photos are my favorite ideas of the moment. + Eating s’mores around a campfire is a treat. In case you were not aware of this tradition, the basic campfire [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | September 7, 2009

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Menu for an End of Summer Party

This menu is so quick to make that you still have time to serve this meal tonight to your family. To get the full effect of the charming sight created by this old table, you can postpone it for the closing party at the cottage. When I saw this delightful scene, it reminded me of [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | September 1, 2009

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Silk Lanterns Elevate the Garden Party

Inspired by the fabulous work of LA-based event design Flite, I examined how to best use silk lanterns in a garden party to get a stunning effect. It starts with the superb Vietnamese silk lanterns, which are a lot more sophisticated than Chinese paper lanterns. When you are hanging lanterns, mix the shapes and alternate colors. Pumpkin, [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | August 19, 2009

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Cool Ideas for a Summer Party on Design*Sponge

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, [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining

August 9, 2009

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Summer and Fall Tablescapes at Lexington

Two classic looks to celebrate the end of summer. Get inspired by these tables dressed by Lexington for the last weekends by the lake at the summer cottage. The fall living table is a mix and match of formal and casual tableware. It is OK to bend the rules to create something unexpected. For an [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining

July 23, 2009

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Preview of Living etc August 2009

From what I have seen, the August 2009 issue of Living etc is still about how to get the best out of summer. I am looking forward to their ideas for alfresco dining and outdoor decorating. Here are a few pictures that you can see online on their outdoor space gallery. They talk about trends for [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining

July 17, 2009

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Four Alfresco Menus and Table Settings by Martha Stewart

For the start of the weekend, I wish to inspire you to organize an easy get-together with your friends. This is a time to have fun, have great conversations and laughs. You will find for each picture, the recipes on Martha’s site. + If you are planning a picnic style, go for the Chicken Sandwich Menu [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining

July 16, 2009

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Summer Menu Inspired by La Tartine Gourmande

I am huge fan of Bea from La Tartine Gourmande. She always inspired me to cook. Plus, looking at her pictures is always a delight. I wish to cook something tasty, healthy (meaning with vegetables) and fast to prepare tonight. I found what I will be making when I saw the appetizing Spaghetti with arugula and [...]

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