Thursday, June 26, 2014

FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT....JUST ADD LIGHTS


Few things make summertime parties as magical as simply adding a string of lights.  They add a soft glow to the night sky that seems to illuminate the laughter and clinking of glasses.

Wade is the supreme party thrower.  When we thought it was going to rain before a little backyard get together, he just popped up a tent and added the lights inside.  This way we'd be ok even if we did have a sprinkle or two.


We ate indoors and then moved the party outside.


Upon further reflection, you may need a few other things to have a magical night.  In addition to the lights, also add really good friends, delicious food, unlimited margaritas, and hula hoops (see further down).





Psychedelic hula hooping at its finest.



What do you think are the key ingredients to a magical summer night?  Are you on the string light bandwagon?

14 comments:

  1. Stunning! I am planning to decorate my room with small fairy lights with dim glow. I love this effect so much :)

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    1. That will be lovely!! Can't wait to see pictures:)

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  2. Love this! Totally using this idea for our next party

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  3. This looks like so much fun! I'm sorry I've been slacking on our party planning. Maybe and end of season party is in store for us?! :)

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    1. No you haven't! I'm terrible, too. We're just busy people living it up! I do think an end of the season party sounds like a great idea, though!!

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  4. What a beautiful garden you have, the lights make it all magical. The table settings are lovely, fantastic flowers, and I love the strawberry idea. I'm a big fan of twinkly lights as well. I used to have a solar string that lit up automatically every day at dusk. I loved them, but they wore out. One day I'll find some more. I'm glad you had such a good evening, you both look like very good party throwers. I'm coming round the very next time I'm in Kansas. CJ xx

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    1. Those solar twinkle lights do sound wonderful! Like the night is magically lighting up. Yes!! Next time you are in the area, come on by and we'll have a wonderful celebration with lots of lights!

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  5. How fun!! Looks like the perfect set up!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  6. Kari, what a lovely party! I absolutely love the vases...oh happy day...how perfect! Everything looked so beautiful!

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  7. So so so cute! Loving all the decor! Looks like such a fun get-together!

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    Giovanna
    www.HeyLoveBlog.com

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  8. This looks so great! I just love summer get togethers!!

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  9. UGhhhhhh. I want a backyard. When I do have a backyard, it's going to be a string light extravaganza. Looks like a great time!

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