Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Summer Style Series :: Part #2 {entertaining}


Happy Tuesday lovelies! Today I'm delighted to introduce you to Lana from Lanalou Style who is guest posting today for Part #2 of the Summer Style series on the topic of entertaining. Lana and I have been blog-buddies for some time now and her blog is one of my daily reads, so I am very excited to have her guest posting today!
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Hi, I'm Lana from Lanalou Style and I'm thrilled to be here today, thanks for inviting me to take part in your Summer Style series, Rachel!

For me Summer entertaining is all about relaxed, simple and spontaneous get togethers, plenty of picnics and outdoor entertaining. Suddenly you have that perfect summer's day and you need to be ready so that you can throw everything into one bag and hit the beach or park.


A few Summer entertaining essentials that I like to keep in stock are pretty paper serviettes, disposable cutlery (preferable recyclable) and a colorful picnic blanket or table cloth.


When entertaining at home, raid your garden (or your neighbour's) for a few pretty flowers, a little bouquet just makes everything more cheerful. Also be sure to grow some useful herbs in your garden, there's nothing nicer than a jug of chilled lemon and mint water on a hot day. Plus they're great to add to your salads for a homegrown touch.


A few colorful glasses and plates plus some candles or fairy lights for when the light fades are all musts for me as well. Lastly add some great company and tasty food and you're all set for a perfect occasion!


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Thank you Lana! I love the idea of whipping up a jug of chilled lemon and mint water using fresh herbs from the garden. Aren't all of these shots so lovely? Lana, being exceptionally creative, styled and shot all of these vignettes herself!

Stay tuned for Part #3 next Tuesday on the topic of {Travel}.

Rachel xo



All photography by Lanalou Style

15 comments:

  1. Gorgeous post Lana and Rachel! Those dainty little flowers are adorable :)

    Abbey x

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  2. Thanks Abbey! So great to be here today Rachel, I'm already looking forward to Part #3!x

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  3. How wonderful to find Lana here ;-) You girls are both fabulous!

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  4. Love Lana's work so it's a delight to see her here!

    Lana - Thanks for the inspired ideas for a colour and patterned filled drinks table!

    xx

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  5. Beautiful photos!! The cold weather has arrived here in Canada, and while I love fall fashion, there's nothing like summer entertaining :) xo

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  6. Gorgeous little photos! Love the simple look of colorful little clips of flowers!

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  7. Great accessories for outdoor entertaining!

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  8. I've had mint water, and I love lemon water, but I'm looking forward to trying mint-and-lemon water!

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  9. Lovely guest post!
    Beautiful Summery pictures, love the flowers in the jug.

    Abigail x

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  10. Thank you so much for sharing, I love love both your blogs very much. I'm swooning over that little yellow and white jug...so cute.

    Lisa x

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  11. So nice to find Lana here, she has a great eye for details. Lovely tips and styling. :)
    Ada

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  12. A beautiful post! Such pretty picture:)
    ~Anne

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  13. gorgeous images fresh floral & beautiful. the weather here in the uk is cold & miserable & wet so this pretty post is uplifting. gorgeous blog btw

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  14. Such colourful, creative and pretty shots. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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