PHOTOS: ADAM ALBRIGHT AND MARTY BALDWIN; STYLING: JESSICA THOMAS; MARKET EDITOR: JENNIFER CONDON

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ID E A S

or great summer

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get-togethers

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Bring the beach to your

backyard. Use a colorful beach

towel as a table runner. Line a tray

with crafts store beach glass and

candles. JENNIFER SBRANTI,

HostessWithTheMostess.com

2

Ask guests to bring a favorite

summer book or two to swap

at the party. It’s a conversation-

starter, party activity, and

take-home gift all in one.

3

Instead of cramming everyone

around one table, put out a

large blanket on the lawn and let

kids eat picnic-style, while the

adults enjoy some peace and

quiet at their own table.

by

MIRANDA CROWELL

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2010

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