Two years ago we had just bought our house in Spokane and had yet to meet very many of the neighbors. Summer Solstice happened to be on a Saturday that year and we thought it would be fun to host a "Summer Solstice Cocktail Party" and invite the neighborhood. We had such a good time we decided to make it a tradition.
Here's how to host your own neighborhood gathering!
Step 1: Pass out invitations to each house on your street (include the neighbors one street over who have a child the same age as yours)
Step 2: Make a simple centerpiece with empty wine bottles, a few hydrangea stems and simple labels
Step 3: Light a few citronella candles
Step 4: Thank darling significant other for making the patio and yard look amazing
Step 5: Set out glasses, turn on some good music, and clean out the liquor cabinet
Step 6: Provide simple refreshments
Step 7: Remember everyone's names!
If you don't know your neighbors, try this! Or even if you do, it'll be a fun way to reconnect. Everyone left thanking us and commenting that our neighborhood should do this every month.
Welcome summer!
Move here and do this every month?
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS IDEA. And so cute! If I didn't live on the face of the sun, I would do that right now. As it is, maybe I will wait until September when it cools down a little. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love solstice parties!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun - I am for sure doing this next year!!!! Thanks for the great idea.
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