Family BBQ

A few weeks ago I had my family over for a BBQ! With such a nice patio, I have to use it right? : )

It was a nice time, it was great to see everyone, chat with my family and do fancy entertaining things, like make apps and set up my potting bench bar! : )

 

Putting the potting bench bar to good use!

 

 

 

My grandparents

 

 

Oh how I love cloth napkins, especially the fun colorful summer ones!  For app recipe click here.

 

 

My parents, the first to arrive!
 

Our outdoor wicker only seats 4, so when we have larger groups, we drag the dining chairs over to the wicker side of the patio.  Part of the thought behind the furniture placement was being able to easily add additional seating.

 

 

The bird I bought myself for my birthday....love her!

 

Bunting, how I have love buntings too!  I will make a post dedicated to buntings, but I still had to show them off here. 

For soda and beers, in the spring I grabbed 2 galvanized metal tubs on sale at Target.  They are not as great as using a cooler, since the ice melts fast, but they look fun! And it works for smaller, shorter parties.

 

My aunt, uncle and cousins

 

 

The Men! (Men love sitting under buntings)

 

 

This was the first time I iced the little bucket in the potting bench and put ice in it.  It worked well and was the perfect size for my 2 pitchers.  This potting bench as been a success and I am so glad I got it!  The left is sangria ( or course) the right is a Blue Moon Cocktail.  I haven't taken pictures when I made it yet to blog about it, but check the link and do yourself a favor and make it!