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Theme Parties
Lately, everywhere you
look there's a new theme restaurant opening. Why not jump on the
bandwagon and host a theme party in your own balcony garden? With
a little imagination, you can dress up your space in a zillion different
ways.
Consider these innovative
theme party ideas (well we think they're innovative):
- Proper English
Tea: Offer biscuits, scones, jam and Earl Grey. Decorate with
antique linens, silver and tiny nosegays of garden flowers tied
with ribbons.
- Midsummer Night's
Dream: Create a fairies' glen with ferns, diaphanous veils
of fabric and ethereal music. Nibble light pastries and cakes
accompanied by sparkling wine or champagne.
- Tex-Mex: Serve
up tacos, burritos and other hearty grub in the midst of vibrant
flowers, cacti and succulents. Use homegrown chili peppers if
you've got `em! Don't forget the Alka-Seltzer.
- Tropical Paradise:
Go bananas. Think orchids, palms, hot colors, fruit salads and
mixed drinks. String some paper lanterns around the balcony and
hand out leis.
- Wine-tasting Under
the Stars: An oenophile's delight. Festoon the garden with
bunches of grapes. Ask each guest to bring a favorite vintage.
You provide the verdant setting, some jazz, brie and crackers.
Salut!
None of these float your
boat? Think up your own! Take your cue from a favorite movie, decade
or cuisine. Carry the theme into your invitations, decor and menu.
Just be warned: Once your guests enter, they may never want to return
to the real world again!
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