It’s the season for backyard fiestas, barbecues and pool parties. Whether you’re having family over, entertaining your kids’ friends or inviting the neighbors for a casual night of cocktails, dressing up your home to fit the festive air of summer can be fun.
Creating a tablescape, adorning your home with fresh flowers and putting on some music can instantly turn your party into an occasion more festive than it already is.
Here are a few décor tips for your next big to-do and celebrate summer before we bid it adieu.
1. Decorate your drinks.
Creating a tablescape, adorning your home with fresh flowers and putting on some music can instantly turn your party into an occasion more festive than it already is.
Here are a few décor tips for your next big to-do and celebrate summer before we bid it adieu.
1. Decorate your drinks.
- To your glasses, add cocktail umbrellas, bright fruit slices and colored ice cubes made out of juice or punch.
- Make easy, DIY coasters. Draw or print out some quirky sunshine-themed graphics on heavyweight boards and laminate them for reusable table accessories you can bring out each year.

2. Trim your ceiling.