| A teak patio set, even by itself, brings class to | | | | no assembly by you. Flowers, candles, edible |
| your outdoor space. But sometimes special | | | | decorations, and candy bowls are just a few of |
| occasions, such as birthdays, parties, and holidays, | | | | the options you have. |
| call for extra decoration. Get ready for your | | | | Consider either chair decorations or cushions. You |
| summer party by selecting your decorations in | | | | might be able to either buy or sew simple chair |
| coordinating colors and styles. Linens, lighting, | | | | cushions that coordinate with your other linens. |
| centerpieces, chair decorations or cushions, and | | | | Alternatively, you can decorate chairs by weaving |
| dishes all contribute to your theme. Extra flowers | | | | ribbon through the slats of each chair's back. You |
| and lighting carry this same theme beyond the | | | | can use fabric slip covers. For a birthday party, |
| teak patio set out into the yard or garden. If you | | | | you could attach favor bags to each seat. |
| expect mosquitoes and other insects to present a | | | | Select dishes for guests seated at the teak patio |
| problem, add citronella candles to your shopping | | | | set, as well as serving and appetizer dishes for |
| list. | | | | buffet and side tables. Use dishes that coordinate |
| Table cloths and napkins can be an obvious way | | | | with the linens and centerpieces. You could use |
| to carry out a color scheme. The style of linens | | | | traditional tableware, or choose from an array of |
| you select will depend on the formality of your | | | | disposable paper or plastic plates and utensils. |
| gathering. For instance, a formal party would | | | | Remember to add other plants or flowers around |
| probably call for cloth linens, whereas an informal | | | | the patio and back yard to carry the theme out |
| gathering could use plastic tablecloths and paper | | | | into your surroundings. Lighting can also extend |
| napkins, or no tablecloths at all. | | | | from your patio into your yard. String light on |
| Lower or brighter lighting can affect the mood of | | | | trees and bushes, or stake torches along a |
| your party. Use lanterns, strings of lights, lamps, | | | | pathway. |
| or candles to add light and contribute to your | | | | Finish off by placing citronella candles around the |
| decoration theme. Position larger light sources on | | | | teak patio set. These candles discourage insects |
| side tables or edges of the patio. Smaller lights, | | | | from hovering around your guests and food. |
| such as tea or votive candles, can add a soft | | | | Consider linens, lighting, centerpieces, chair |
| glow to your main tables. | | | | decorations, dishes, surroundings, and mosquito |
| Centerpieces should coordinate with the color of | | | | control as you plan to decorate your teak patio |
| your linens and other decorations. You'll want to | | | | set for a summer party. You use a unified look to |
| consider the formality of your summer party | | | | create an inviting environment for your guests. |
| once again when designing or purchasing | | | | Now sit back and enjoy the results of your |
| centerpieces. Make the centerpieces yourself, | | | | planning and labor, as well as the pleasure of your |
| contact a florist for help, or check stores for | | | | guests. |
| ready-made decorations that will require little or | | | | |