Tuesday
Aug162011
Summer Outdoor Living and Entertaining
It’s nice to come home and unwind on the patio. From lounging areas to sinks and bars that cater to your guests, Susan Sawasy helps us in creating a fabulous outdoor space and fun ideas you can play with regardless of your budget.
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Entertaining, Fun, bar, idea, living, outdoor, patio, summer in Outdoor Living 
What is it about technology that makes us nervous yet giddy? We want it but just can’t seem to catch up. How do you stay on top of it? Janna Robinson started helping celebs with In-House Studios and Entertainment spaces and knows all about how to stay updated on the latest trends.
Eric Stromer, veteran contractor and TV expert from HGTV, TLC and AOL, joins me to help figure out what we can do to fix up the place before the relatives come by to stay the night or share a meal. From great ideas to quickly get the kitchen in order, to what to do with that space that is rarely used and convert it into something to be enjoyed by the entire family.
Movies are personal, and we all have our favorites, but it’s nice to have that list of best five you know will be crowd pleasers the next time you have friends over for dinner and a few movies.
Pick a theme, think of what your guests want to eat and drink, greet them with a special drink of the night when they arrive, and make everything about your gathering a creative adventure – NOW you are talkin’ a party that really is unforgettable. Party Charlie, ( Charlie Scola) shares more of his party success tips here for any occasion to take you from season to season - including some fun theme ideas and more. 
Here Shari and I talk about St Patrick’s Day décor, from green wrapped candy or M and M’s to Christmas balls in a vase, or even some inexpensive fabric you just iron under for a quick and festive dining room table top. 
Not Mexican, Not Spanish, but Cuban food! It’s a blend that is rich in history and flavor and with the BIG GAME unfolding in Miami, why not infuse your home party with the taste of Cuba!
Whether you want to go all out, or don’t have much time or money here we have some creative solutions to help you serve up a ROCKIN’ SUNDAY FOOTBALL party!!
From drinking chocolate to rum tasting, here are some new beverage ideas to share with family and friends at your next gathering.
Having the gang over at your place New Years? Here’s how to serve up a party to remember without straining the budget, or the host/hostess! From creative décor to party favors, and from games to, and a great menu
How to have the best haunted Halloween décor. HGTV host Halloween Block Party, Kelly Moore, shows ways to add spooky home decorations and frightening Halloween entertaining tips.