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New Year Vision Board Party
A vision board party is one of my favorite ways to start the new year. Everyone has goals, ideas and things they want to accomplish, but creating those visions together can make the experience even more meaningful.
Instead of signing up for a large event where you may not know anyone, invite a few friends over and make it intimate. Set up your table with poster boards, scissors, glue, markers, magazines, stickers and inspirational words.
You can ask everyone to bring magazines, but I would still have additional supplies available so your guests can simply arrive, get comfortable and start creating.
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Galentine's Night
Galentine's Day never really gets old. It's an opportunity for the girls to get together, enjoy each other's company, and celebrate friendship before Valentine's Day.
Keep it intimate with a beautifully set table, pink and red details, desserts, cocktails or mocktails, and a few games or conversation starters.
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Spring Brunch & Tea
March is all about getting ready to welcome spring. Create a floral brunch with beautiful dishes, fresh flowers and a menu that feels light and fresh.
Since it may still be chilly outside, I love the idea of turning this into a brunch-meets-tea-party. Have everyone dress up, serve tea, pastries and brunch favorites, and bring spring indoors even if the weather hasn't completely caught up yet.
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Garden Party
April is the perfect month to turn your gathering into an experience. If your guests enjoy gardening — or have always wanted to try it — create a small planting station.
Let everyone choose something they'd like to grow and start their own seeds during the party.
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Poolside Kickoff Party
May means we're officially getting outside. A poolside kickoff is a fun way to welcome warmer weather with refreshing drinks, fruit, good food, music and sunshine.
The atmosphere is already doing most of the work, so you don't need an elaborate setup. Focus on colorful drinks, easy food and pieces that can be used outside all summer.
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Summer Solstice Dinner & Movie Night
Take advantage of those long summer evenings. Set up dinner outside with beautiful lighting, candles and a seasonal menu.
Then, once dinner is over, turn the evening into an outdoor movie night. Add a projector, blankets, pillows, popcorn and a movie everyone will enjoy.
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Fourth of July Cookout
July is made for a cookout. Fire up the grill, bring out the classic summer favorites, add festive drinks, and create a casual outdoor setup where everyone can eat, talk and enjoy the day.
Instead of buying tons of decorations that you'll only use once, focus on serving pieces and outdoor dinnerware that can stay in rotation throughout the summer.
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End-of-Summer Soirée
Before everyone starts transitioning into fall, give summer one last celebration.
Make this gathering a little more elevated than the traditional cookout with signature cocktails, appetizers, music, candles, beautiful lighting and comfortable outdoor seating.
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Cozy Fall Dinner Party
September is when we start heading back inside. Bring out the warm colors, candles, cozy food and fall table settings.
Invite a few people over for dinner, serve seasonal dishes, open a bottle of wine or make a signature fall drink, and let the table create the atmosphere.
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Halloween Cocktail Party
Instead of doing a traditional Halloween party, make it a little more grown-up with a Halloween cocktail night.
Create a few themed cocktails or mocktails, serve appetizers, add spooky table décor, and let everyone dress up if they want. This is one of those parties where the little accessories can really make the theme come together.
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Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving never gets old. It's a chance to bring together the people you've chosen to do life with, share food, and spend time together before everyone gets caught up in their family holiday schedules.
Make it potluck-style so the host doesn't have to prepare everything.
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Year-End Reset & Dream Night
Instead of ending the year with another traditional holiday party, bring your friends together for a year-end reset.
Go around the room and have everyone share something they learned during the year, something they're proud of, or something they want to leave behind before entering the next year.
Add journals so everyone has a place to reflect and start thinking about what they want the next year to look like.