Beverly Reese Church - Entertaining Celebrations a guide to entertaining...with how to's, tips and tricks to pull off a great afternoon or evening of entertaing family and friends!

Family Parties are always "the best"! Nothing is more fun than having all ages together from babies to grandparents.

Its a time for outdoors- so celebrate with a classic, old-fashioned family picnic complete with all the trimmings.

An umbrella hand-painted with hydrangeas shades the lemonade table.
(as shown in photo above)

The flowered-filled torchier.
(photo left)

H E L P F U L H I N T S:

- Spray the entire area with bug repellent prior to the party.

- To cut down on the chaos, set up several different entertainment areas

- If the food will be sitting out for a lengthy period, serve perishable condiments, such as mayonnaise, in individual packets - place them in an attractive basket or bowl.

Recommended for this Menu is the
Curry Chicken Salad
-Dooky Chase Restaurant
(click here for recipe)

A hand-painted jewelry box makes a whimsical centerpiece with blooms overflowing from the drawers.
(photo below)