View full sizeCelebrate a warm afternoon with a garden party.Warm weather has us thinking of ways to spend as much time as possible outdoors, whether lounging in the garden, dining al fresco during the bright light of day or into the evening, or camping out on the porch to watch the world (or at least your neighborhood) go by. Whether you're dreaming of a themed garden party or just looking for one or two tips to get you out the door, check out these stories:
Bridget A. Otto has
, complete with beautiful linens, Gramma's china and bouquets from the garden.
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include a tip to place your chairs on the diagonal to encourage conversation.
If you want ways to
, look for weather resistant pieces in art and furnishings.
Speaking of outdoor furniture, here are three options for
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and
in budget, midrange and investment prices.
Or maybe your taste is more rustic and you're outdoor space calls out for
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Underfoot you might want some pretty
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And if you want to keep hanging out into the evening, here are
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--- Homes & Gardens of the Northwest staff