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Entertaining Your Guests Outdoors This Winter: Tips to Keep Them Comfortable

With the cooler temperatures, keeping everyone comfortable and having fun can be a bit challenging. But with the right preparation and supplies, you can make sure that your outdoor get-togethers are enjoyable for all.

This blog post will offer tips and tricks to entertain your guests outdoors this winter while keeping them comfortable and having a great time.

Set up a fire pit

For those living in areas where winter temperatures can drop significantly, entertaining guests outdoors during the colder months can be challenging. But, with the right preparation, you can ensure your outdoor gathering is comfortable for everyone. One of the best ways to keep your guests warm and toasty is to set up a fire pit.

Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes and can be purchased or built on a weekend with a little know-how. When choosing the location for your fire pit, it’s important to consider how windy it may be so that you can ensure your fire burns safely. If your yard is particularly windy, opt for a fire pit with a windscreen or adjustable lid to help protect the flames.

When it comes to fuel, there are several options available. Firewood is the traditional choice, but you can also use compressed logs or pellets. To maintain an even temperature, consider using a combination of fuel sources.

Alternatively, invest in an electric outdoor heater if a fire pit is unavailable. It is a practical way to bring warmth to indoor and outdoor spaces where heat is difficult to contain.

Dress for the occasion

Wintertime can be a great time to entertain your guests outdoors if you know how to dress for the occasion. Staying warm and comfortable when you’re hosting a party outdoors in cold weather is essential.

Here are some tips for keeping your guests warm and comfortable while they’re enjoying your outdoor gathering:

  • Layer up! Wearing multiple layers of clothing can help to keep you and your guests warm by trapping heat close to the body. Consider having guests wear thin base layers of thermal underwear and heavier sweaters and coats.
  • Don’t forget about the accessories. Hats, scarves, and gloves are essential for keeping your guests warm on cold nights. You can even provide them fun accessories like knitted earmuffs or fur-lined booties.

By following these tips, you’ll be able to host an unforgettable outdoor gathering this winter—one where your guests will stay warm, cozy, and comfortable!

Have plenty of blankets on hand

Wintertime can be a great opportunity to entertain guests outside, but keeping your guests comfortable in cold temperatures can also take time and effort. One of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your guests warm is to have plenty of blankets. Blankets are not only practical, but they also add a cozy and inviting atmosphere to any outdoor gathering.

When selecting blankets for your outdoor gathering, choose ones made from a high-quality material such as fleece or wool. These materials are ideal for keeping you and your guests warm and toasty even in cold weather.

For extra protection against the elements, opt for blankets with waterproof or water-resistant coatings. Consider investing in some heavy-duty blankets that are specifically designed for outdoor use.

Make the space inviting and comfortable

Consider adding decorative pillows or throws to your blankets to make your outdoor gathering even more inviting. This will provide an extra layer of warmth and comfort for your guests while creating a more comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

Also, ensure plenty of seating for your guests so everyone can stay warm and cozy. An outdoor seating area with comfy cushions and plenty of blankets will ensure that your guests can enjoy the outdoors in comfort this winter.

If you want to make your space look and feel more enticing and comfortable, work with professionals with general contractor insurance. This will protect you from financial liabilities caused by damage while working on your outdoor space.

Offer hot drinks

Hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and cider can be great warming-up options. If you’re feeling more creative, you could make specialty hot drinks like mulled wine or an herbal tea blend. If you’re serving these drinks, make sure to provide plenty of mugs and extra blankets to help keep your guests cozy. For added convenience, you can also provide a thermos or insulated pitcher so your guests can easily refill their cups when needed.

No matter what hot drink you serve, you must ensure everyone can enjoy a warm beverage and stay cozy during your outdoor gathering. Your guests will surely appreciate your efforts!

In Summary

As the cold weather begins to settle in and the holidays come into view, it’s time to start thinking about entertaining your guests outdoors this winter. Whether you’re having a family get-together or throwing a holiday party, there are plenty of ways to keep your guests warm and comfortable while still enjoying the fresh air. This blog has provided some tips on entertaining your guests outdoors this winter so you can make the most of your time with them.

Creating A Harry Potter Style Party-Infographic

Children of all ages, and adults too, love the magical world of Harry Potter and with the UK release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them we thought we’d take a look at how you can create a Harry Potter style party in your home.

Take a look at our infographic below and be inspired to change the décor in your eating area to resemble the candle lit dining room at Hogwarts, and transform your entrance hall into platform 9¾ at Kings Cross train station so that your guests can jump through a ‘brick wall’ into the magic of your party. We even offer an idea to make your toilet more wizard and less Muggle.

If you’re wondering what tasty delights to conjure up, we’ve included some tasty recipes for you to tempt the taste buds of your wizarding friends.

With wand in hand, read on and be inspired to create a party that’s will take your friends into the magical world of Harry Potter.
Creating a Harry Potter Style Party
Creating a Harry Potter Style Party by Terrys Fabrics.

Housewarming Essentials: Building a Bar in Your New Home

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After days and weeks spent looking for a new home, cross-comparing removal company fees and packing your gear, it is finally time to move in and settle down. There is no better way to celebrate the successful completion of the house hunt than to throw a housewarming party and invite all your friends to break in the new place.

Naturally, you will need drinks, glasses and other bartending essentials for the occasion – and for future enjoyment as well, so make sure you stock up your spirits and organize the bar before first guests show up for the party. Lacking the know-how? Here are several useful tips on how to build a liquor haven in your new home.

From Kitchen to Bar: Miscellaneous Staples

Any experienced bartender can tell you: though prepping a perfect cocktail calls for extensive knowledge about liquor proportions and mixing procedures, it is the extras that add the final kick. For a refreshing concoction of spirits, grab ice, sugar, fresh lime, lemons and seasonal fruit from the kitchen and finish the mouth-watering heady combo with a pinch of aromatic herb leaves (mint, basil, lemon verbena and thyme are most common herbal cocktail ingredients).

Bar Tools: Bartending Fundamentals

To put on a true-blue liquor mixing show (remember Tom Cruise in Cocktail?), you will need some basic bartending gear such as a citrus reamer, cocktail shaker, muddler, jigger, bar spoon, paring knife and bottle opener. Of course, if you do not want to spend extra money on these bar accessories, you can improvise and use a long kitchen spoon instead of its bar counterpart or swap the jigger for standard kitchen measures – after all, it is quality liquor that matters most.

Tipping the Glassware: Different Glass types

With the liquor cabinet loaded, it is time to move onto glassware. Different liquors are served in different types of glasses, so you will need at least a set of martini glasses, tall champagne flutes and stemmed wine glasses in your cupboard if you are to impress the guests with your knowledge of the spirits and serving routines. As you level up your bar contents, consider adding shot glasses (for strong drinks) and slender highballs (for cocktails) to your glassware collection.

The Indispensable Essentials: Base Spirits

The list of basic ingredients for a home-based bar includes foundation liquors such as vodka, gin, full-bodied wine specials, whiskey, tequila and dark and light rum. Next, you will want to add a dash of spicy and get some flavorful cocktail ingredients such as bitters, vermouth (dry and sweet), cointreau and triple sec. With these liquors, you will be able to mix up most basic cocktails such as Cosmopolitans, Margaritas, Manhattans and Martinis.

A Zesty Flavor: Liqueurs, Aperitifs and Cordials

Now that you have the bar fundamentals, it is time to move on to aperitifs, cordials and liqueurs. Crème de Violette, Lillet, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Campari, Amaretto, Grand home barMarnier and Baileys are a must-have for a well-stocked bar, but you can add any other hooch you like to throw down now and again for diversity’s sake.

Mixer-uppers: Add the Bubbles

To round off your bar collection, grab a handful of mixers such as tonic water, club soda or seltzer, fizzy lemonade and sparkling beer or ale. Bubbly and refreshing, mixers will add the final touch to your liquor-master pantry and help you whip up delicious alcoholic combinations with just a tinge of fizz to ward off potential morning-after hangovers.

Building a bar at home is probably one of the most rewarding and enjoyable DIY projects for established liquor connoisseurs and cocktail enthusiasts. Even if you do not possess stunning mixology skills and experience, a well-stacked bar will certainly impress everyone you invite over for a round of drinks, and it will definitely help your guests get into the right mood during the housewarming party, so do not forget to get all the staples before it is time to rock out some whiskey on the rocks.

 

 

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