"Keep dinners warm or protected from insects when serving outside by covering each guest’s plate with a cloche. Whether you choose clear glass ones, or metal ones for an element of surprise, lifting the lid to reveal the dish adds to the party feel."
This is also a great opportunity to call attention to your most interesting coffee table books. Your guests may like to leaf through them between conversations, or while they’re waiting for other people to arrive.
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Spread snacks across different seating areas to encourage people to come together, then add activities based on people’s interests.
A bowl of freshly popped popcorn helps transform this coffee table into a game table.
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A good rule of thumb is to serve eight appetizers per person per hour when you aren’t serving a meal.
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consider keeping your mix virgin, then directing guests to add their desired amount of spirits to their glass. This respects their limits while also keeping those who may not wish to imbibe from feeling pressured or left out.
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guests probably won’t carry their coasters with them when moving from one area to the next, so be sure to have more coasters than you do guests. Spread them evenly throughout your space,
"Keep dinners warm or protected from insects when serving outside by covering each guest’s plate with a cloche. Whether you choose clear glass ones, or metal ones for an element of surprise, lifting the lid to reveal the dish adds to the party feel."
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