Hi, everyone!
It’s another picture perfect day here in the Philadelphia area and this weekend is supposed to be just as nice. Isn’t summer wonderful? It’s a season that’s literally made for outdoor entertaining. So this Wednesday on You’re Home with Jill, I’m going to show you how to host a summer barbecue. I've got recipes from our special guest, Meredith Laurence, The Blue Jean Chef. And I've got lots of great ideas on how to set a summery table!
Isn’t that adorable? There’s nothing more family-friendly than that—and virtually everything you need for your barbecue is right there. Talk about functional decoration. Almost the whole scene is made from things I had at home…the wagon, the trunk organizer, the lanterns, the picnic basket, the cake plate, everything! And, of course, the most important part of all…the bandanas.
The idea to decorate with bandanas actually stemmed from the utensils. When you’re outside, it’s always nice to have the napkin and silverware in one easy-to-carry package. And you NEED to have something heavier than paper napkins if there’s ANY wind....and there always is! So I went to my local craft store for napkin inspiration and I found the bandanas. I thought, how perfect…I already have a few, I can get more cheap, they’re functional, and I can do a patriotic theme and use my Temp-tations®, Le Creuset, and Rachael Ray pieces.
How cute! Then I thought…what if I got a few extra bandanas and placed them on the table for decoration? Well…it worked. I think those bandanas just made the whole theme feel cozy and familiar…reminds me of the good old days and lazy days of summer.
Here’s a close-up of the silverware...I used swatches of extra fabric and spare buttons to secure them closed.
Then, I grabbed a basket and wove some extra fabric through the wicker to tie it all together.
I know there’s so much to see here…I promise I’ll tell you everything in this Wednesday’s episode of You’re Home with Jill…exactly what I used where and why. You can watch anytime this Wedneday on QVC.com. If you get QVC PLUS(R) on TV, you can also see the show at 7pm ET.
From my home to yours,
—Jill