Innholdsfortegnelse for Entertain Decorate Celebrate JulyAugust 2014 i Southern Lady

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream—and anything that draws us outdoors! This issue is filled with ways to fully embrace summer. And you know us! We want to celebrate any and every moment we can with gusto. My kiddos like ice cream. Let me rephrase: My kiddos love ice cream. Put it in a milk shake, a cone, or a sundae dish. No matter how it is transported, they will always say yes. Even though we are known to eat a little ice cream even during the dead of winter, it just seems more fitting when you are having to furiously lick the melting goodness off a cone because of those warm beams from the sun. On page 21 we show you how to host a…

POTTED PLACE CARD Attach a place card to a dowel, and stick it in a small potted succulent. Put a plant on each plate, and fit a stemless wineglass over it—like a terrarium—to give a natural element to your tablescape. SUMMER TREAT There’s nothing like a cold, sweet Popsicle on a hot day. Serve them in stemless wineglasses to avoid a sticky mess. EASY ORGANIZER Keep small craft supplies corralled by housing them in glasses. Small glitter containers, pencils, and other materials fit perfectly for a clean display. FLOATING FLORA Fill glasses two-thirds full with water, and float a bright bloom in each one. Here, we used garden roses and placed the glasses in a bread bowl for a simple yet stunning centerpiece.…

• More than 1,000 types of bananas are cultivated in the world. The most common is the Cavendish banana— 99% of all bananas sold in supermarkets are Cavendish. • More than 100 billion bananas are consumed annually around the world, making them the fourth most popular agricultural product—following only wheat, rice, and corn. • Of American households, 96 percent buy bananas at least once a month. Every person in the nation eats an average of 27 pounds of bananas each year. • Bananas will last three to five days longer if you wrap the stems tightly with plastic wrap. • A cluster of bananas is technically called a “hand.” Each single banana on a hand is called a “finger.” Each banana hand has 10 to 20 fingers. • Bananas contain…

The editorial director of Glitter Guide dishes on how it all began and what it takes to make a party perfect. There are blogs, and then there’s Glitter Guide. A combination of lifestyle, fashion, food, decorating, and beauty, this glitz-filled site and newsletter have something for everyone. Encouraging readers to sparkle every day, founder Taylor Sterling, editorial director Caitlin Moran, and their team post positive and inspiring features ranging from tablescape ideas, to home tours, to styling the latest trend. Caitlin reveals how she finds inspiration, gives easy ways to entertain, and styles a gorgeous party. WHAT INSPIRED YOU AND TAYLOR TO BEGIN BLOGGING? We both started personal blogs as a way to express our creativity while working full time in corporate jobs. We both love fashion and have always…

Even though you’re dining outside, don’t overlook the importance of a beautiful table. You may choose to not use your fine china outdoors, but you aren’t confined to paper plates. Stores such as Target, Williams-Sonoma, and even antiques stores carry pretty melamine dishes that won’t break or blow away in the summer breeze. Best of all, you can use them again and again. For table linens, it is best to use pieces that can handle an occasional spill. Paper napkins are fine, but be sure to keep them in a cute basket so they do not blow across your yard. Craft paper is an inexpensive, easy way to protect your table while still showcasing your clever setting (and cleanup will be easy!). Plastic or bamboo utensils are a good choice…

create the look ✓ Select three to five bottles of wine for tasting, making sure that each type varies in flavor. (Ask a local sommelier or expert for suggestions.) Serve cheeses, bread, olive oil, and honey to accompany the wine. ✓ For your table, choose a neutral color palette with pops of rich purples and deep reds that echo the colors of wine. Add a few natural elements, like a wicker charger, for a rustic, outdoor feel. ✓ To keep your guests guessing, cover the label of each bottle with jute, and encourage them to seek out the flavors with each sip. ✓ Give each guest a book in which they can write their tasting notes. Long after the party is over, they will be able to look up their…

This love story began with a blind date. New to Los Angeles, Billy decided to take a leap of faith and invite Breeana, a friend’s co-worker, to drinks. There was an instant connection through their love of marathons and triathlons, and that first date led to a second, then a third, and many, many more. While training together for a Half Ironman Triathlon, the two became very close, and Breeana knew Billy was the one. “I always thought I would date someone for at least three years before getting engaged, but after meeting Billy, I threw my timeline out the window,” she explains. After a year and a half and one especially rough day of training, Billy surprised Breeana with a trip to Santa Barbara, where they enjoyed a concert…

THE DETAILS COLOR PALETTE: blush pink with pops of yellow, black, and white. PARTY SIZE: 30 people LOCATION: Table, in Washington, D.C. MENU: 4-course dinner paired with Champagne FLOWERS: poppies, kumquats, Japanese ranunculus, peach stock, tulips, cherry blossoms, sweet peas, astilbe, Pieris japonica, gooseneck loosestrife, cabbage roses, and spray roses FAVORITE DETAILS: chalkboard signs and garlands…

EDITOR’S NOTE Page 6–Hair and makeup styling by Alex Tino CELEBRATE THE SEASON Page 11–paper package, Sweet Caroline Designs SIMPLY STEMLESS Pages 17-20–paintable wallpaper, York Wallcoverings SWEET CELEBRATION Pages 21-30–pink, yellow, and blue honeycomb tissue balls, pink and yellow polka-dot ice-cream cups, small ice-cream spoon on invitation, Shop Sweet Lulu; green honeycomb tissue ball, Target; ice-cream cone bubbles, Amazon POOLSIDE DINING Pages 31-40–waterscape hurricanes, West Elm; throw on chaise lounge and white table runner, At Home Furnishings; dinner plates and salad plates, Pottery Barn; napkins, World Market FARM FRESH Pages 41-50–location, Stone Hollow Farmstead; linen place mats, At Home Furnishings; goat cheese; Stone Hollow Farmstead SIP AND SAVOR Pages 51-56–location, Morgan Creek Winery; florals by Laura McCarty of Marked; linens, Sferra; dinner plates, Williams-Sonoma JUICY GEMS Page 65–Cutting board, J.K.…

PICTURE-PERFECT PICNIC Make individual lunches to go that are as bright as the season itself. Place a napkin and flatware in a paper treat bag, and tie a straw onto it with twine. Then, secure onto a gable box, using glue dots, and personalize it by writing guests’ names on the box, if desired. Complete the look by placing a bow on the handle. SUMMER VIBES I love the bright feel of these paper products from Sweet Caroline Designs. The fun sunglasses and Popsicle prints exude summer sentiments. To order these or to create a custom design, e-mail Caroline at carolinefrierson@gmail.com. BOLD BLOSSOMS The key to this arrangement is in the very first step: covering the oasis block for a professional look. Wrap Aspidistra leaves around it, and then arrange…

create the look ✓ To match a sunny summer day, a bright color palette of hot pink, blue, and green is in order. ✓ For an easy, inexpensive place card that doubles as a bold pop of a color, write guests’ names on lemons. If you’re using a Sharpie, first lightly sand the area on which you plan to write. ✓ Keep the centerpiece simple and easy. We filled a mix of blue vessels with succulents, grasses, and greenery for a casual, outdoor feel. ✓ A gathering like this is perfect for using fun, patterned plates. These are from Williams-Sonoma, but Target, West Elm, and other stores have similar looks. PARTYART Download, and print out our Poolside Dining paper package at celebratemag.com/party-art. • Party Sign CUCUMBER GIN SPRITZER Makes 6…

Win an autographed copy of The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Vegetable Cookbook at celebratemag.com Q WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE BEFORE WINNING THE AMAZING RACE? BRENT: We had purchased the Beekman Farm in 2007 and then lost our jobs in 2008, so we had to figure out a way for our farm to sustain itself. That’s how we came up with our company, Beekman 1802. About six months after creating the company, Josh got a job offer in the city (New York), and after a heart-to-heart, we decided Josh should take that job because it would help cover the mortgage payment while we got the business going. We thought it would be a year of sacrifice, but it ended up being five years. As the company grew, it made more sense for…

BEST-EVER BIRTHDAY CAKE Makes 1 (9-inch) loaf cake Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 5 minutes Cool time: 1 hour Freeze time: 12 hours 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix* ½ gallon birthday cake ice cream 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Garnish: assorted sprinkles ONE Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan with baking spray with flour. TWO Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Spoon into prepared pan, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan completely. THREE Line a 10x6-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting edges of plastic wrap extend over sides of pan. Cut 3 pieces of cake to fit into pan. Place 1 cake layer in pan,…