Or, you can host a hobby night for family and friends. We may not all share the
same interests, but most people like to express their creativity in some way.
Guests can bring their own supplies for knitting, scrapbooking, and more.
Since summer is a great time for leisurely reading, it could also be the right
time to start an outdoor book club (weather permitting). The best part is that
it’s perfectly all right to opt for a little less serious literature at this time
of year. You might also want to start a movie club with some friends. Rent a
DVD on a rainy afternoon and discuss key points over dinner or drinks.
Summer is a great time to get together with family and friends. Just remember
that even the best intentions may require a Plan B. If you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, keep in mind that the weather may not go your way. Rainy-day picnics can be just as easy to pull together in a pinch with some extra folding tables and chairs.
Gather your guests inside before the clouds gather outside and toss some
pillows on the floor for additional seating. Keep some casual centerpieces on hand, such as glass vessels filled
with sand and seashells, or miniature beach balls atop colorful candlesticks.
Warm-weather décor allows you to be a little more daring. Whether you kick up the color or
cover tables and chairs with beach towels, don’t be afraid to experiment with the unexpected.
Sometimes we’re so busy planning what we think we’re supposed to be doing that we get lost in the process. Simply create a list of
summer activities and pick one whenever the mood strikes. Relax and remember
that easy breezy living is the essence of summer. Written by Jeanine Matlow
