Summer is here! PARTY PLANNING TIPS for this weekend and beyond....

For this weekend's festivities and upcoming summer fun, here are some of our tricks for having a memorable and rocking soiree.

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TABLEVOGUE tablecloths

Dress up that old card table with these tailored, washable tablecloths.

POMEGRANATE napkins and placemats

We love this website and especially these bright, summery, machine washable napkins.  They are also affordable ($24/4) and eco friendly as you can use them again and again.

COCKTAIL

Lucy's Luscious Lemonade

Lucy concocted this crowd pleasing cocktail several years ago at the beginning of the summer party season and it remains a favorite as you can make a big batch and be done with it.  Marinate sliced strawberries, mint sprigs, and sliced lemons in vodka.  When it is time for the cocktails to be served add club soda and a splash of pink lemonade for color and sweetness.

Ingredients:

Sliced Strawberries

Mint

Sliced Lemons

Vodka

Club soda

Splash of pink lemonade