Outdoor party essentials

I went to a fun party hosted by some friends on Saturday where we all wound up on their picturesque roofdeck, snacking on a delicious cheese and antipasti spread and drinking wine. How perfect! If our terrace wasn't a crawl-through (literally you crawl through a window to get onto our terrace!), I'd love to add some bigger furniture pieces that would make it easier to stay camped outside all evening. I never would have thought to look at Ace Hardware for outdoor furniture but it turns out this hardware retailer stocks some cool things on their site. And this is about the most affordable outdoor bar set that I've seen! (The wood bar comes with the two stools shown for $120.)

Ace Hardware

For now, I'm thinking of smaller ways we can make our summer parties a little more special. I love how a bold tablecloth can make over a dining area with a splash of color and pattern. Read More »