As I write this the A/C is cranking, I’m taking gulps of water constantly and my body is about to break out in a sweat, lol! The temps in the next week are expected to be in the 105 degree range. This is pretty normal though for this time of year,, nothing new……Now onto the good stuff.

Typically, during the summer months where the heat in parts of the country can be stifling, its difficult to have functions outside and to stay comfortable. However, its always mind over matter so one can “create” that feeling of being in a more moderate climate. Adorn your patio, veranda, loggia, or any outdoor space you use to entertain with beautiful sheer and very colorful fabric panels, cool lighting, canopies to diffuse and shield the heat and bright tables. As the sun sets you may catch periods of a slight breeze to cool off a bit. With the sheer fabric panels hanging the breeze makes them look flowy, the lights emitted by the lanterns are sparkly, and with cold beverages in hand and a luscious light menu of salads, veggies and fruits one feels suddenly refreshed and comfortable.

In Every Corner has all that you need to create that lovely space I just described. We have Moroccan lanterns that are perfect for the outdoors, beautiful sheer & beaded curtain panels from India, and colorful benches and tables to make “Alfresco” dining a pleasureable experience. Check out these colorful Moroccan tables, and the henna lamps. Remember- color exudes a happy environment always especially when entertaining guests during any festivity!

Please wear lots of sunscreen and keep hydrated with plenty of water so we all can get through the heat! I hate it; hubby loves it!

Until next time……D:-))

I recently had the pleasure of helping a close friend plan a holiday party. She didn’t just want the usual and common decorations that most people put out when hosting a holiday dinner party. Since Moroccan decor is colorful and festive, I suggested to her that she do a ”Night in Marrakech” theme and she was delighted. I told her that her guests would have a great time, the party would be a big hit and her friends would be talking about it the day after.

While in our store, In Every Corner, I recommended colorful Moroccan tea glasses with a serving tray and a silver teapot, several cool looking lanterns to create that exotic ambiance, layers of colorful beaded runners in vibrant tones of reds, oranges, magentas, and to serve the party food, a couple of tagines. A tagine is a Moroccan cooking vessel in the shape of a dome. There are ones that are used only for cooking and then the ones for serving. I recommended she get a couple of serving tagines as they are very colorful and would complement the rest of the theme. She also got a hexagonal table unique to Moroccan design to place adjacent to her dining table to allow guests more room to place things on. I sketched for my friend a layout of how to decorate and where to place all the things she bought. I also gave her a couple of Moroccan recipes to try….I received a call from her the next morning and she was so elated! Everyone asked how she came up with the idea to do something out of the box and compliments were flowing all night. I’ll spare you all the details of what went on at the party, lol. The tagine dishes were a big hit too!

Anyway, the point I’m making here is we all have it in us to stand out and express our creativeness. Try new things be it a new way to throw a party as described above or reinvent oneself especially in these times. Always stay relevant and insightful.

As a reminder, don’t forget to browse our gallery site and head over to our online store at www.ineverycorneronline.com. We’re running a 20% OFF special all month on all purchases….Until next time, have a great week! D.