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Spring Into Style Spring is here, the birds are singing, and the sun is starting to stick around for progressively longer periods of time. It is during this highly anticipated season that we are offered a unique chance to enjoy nature without any bugs, wrapped in the comfort of delightfully warm days and crisp, cool evenings. Spring is the time we can finally get out and set our patios in order, long before the regular lawn maintenance and gardening chores begin. It is the perfect opportunity to get caught up in warm weather excitement and the glorious anticipation of our first outdoor party. After all, spring is full of fresh ideas for outdoor entertaining, and presents us with a multitude of interesting hosting options. So in the spirit of the new season, let’s get out and enjoy!
Personally, I am a patio hound. Each and every possible second I can spend soaking up the last rays of daylight while sipping a glass of wine and chatting with friends is another small slice of paradise for me. But entertaining on my patio in the spring is very different from entertaining during any other season. There are different weather considerations, different decor choices, and, of course, different menu items! So what are some of these “very spring” entertaining and decorating ideas and how can you use them to enhance your spring festivities? Let’s find out! Spring Colors Spring is a time to lighten and brighten. With winter behind us, we need to shed the warm colors that kept us cozy during those long cold months, and replace them with their more optimistic opposites. Soft is where it’s at, and lavender, periwinkle and mauve are some of my favorite ‘it’ choices for patio pick-me-ups. If you aren’t a periwinkle person, powder blues are always a fresh choice, especially when mixed with browns. Use colors which are bright but soft, such as rich yellow or a soft version of lime green, and don’t be afraid to mix in a really vibrant color every so often to make a bold spring statement. As always, luscious chocolate browns, luxurious creams, and brilliant whites are always safe choices to pair with bright colors, and continue to maintain their status as “best supporting neutrals” in many outdoor color palettes.
To apply color successfully, a safe strategy is to pair bright colors with calm-toned selections to provide a sense of balance and harmony in your space. If balancing colors isn’t your forte, don’t fret. Just avoid adding color to everything, as it will likely turn out to be visually overwhelming, and keep major elements neutral to make accessories ‘pop’. Save bright colors for decorative yard accents, patio planters, centerpieces, napkins, dishes, blankets and throw-pillows. Spring Comfort Because spring weather can be unpredictable, make sure you take extra precautions to ensure your guests will be comfortable even if the climate is inclement. Spring Accents
Now that the snow is gone it’s time to liven things up with bright accents and optimistic objects. A few of this year’s favorites:
To sum it all up, when it comes to throwing an early-season spring party, the biggest things to remember are to plan for the weather, keep things light, and most importantly, enjoy being outside! If you can do that, every party you throw will be a guaranteed success and you will be able to bask in the afterglow of a job well done. So until next time, have fun and happy spring entertaining! |
