Summer Entertaining
This category offers tips, inspiration and solutions for Summer Gatherings.
- Brunch, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, Fall Entertaining, GATHERINGS, Lunch, RECIPES, SEASONAL LIVING, Spring Entertaining, Summer Entertaining
Classic Cucumber + Butter Tea Sandwich
Hosting a Tea Party is the best reason I can think to pull out your fancy dishes, iron your linen napkins, invite the ladies over and wear a frilly dress. Plus those cute little Tea Sandwiches… let’s start with a classic Cucumber + Butter Tea Sandwich recipe and add to the menu from there. Tea Party Menu :: :: :: Variety of Hot Teas Smoked Salmon + Dill Tea Sandwiches Cucumber + Butter Tea Sandwiches Mary’s Maine Spice Bars Tea sandwiches are two bites of yumminess. Perfect for trying a few different flavors and still leaving room for the sweets on the table. As the name suggests, Cucumber and Butter…
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Peach Burrata Pizza {#SundaySupper}
Say it isn’t so… summer can’t be coming to a close already. Can it? My garden is full of basil and the markets are full of peaches and other summer produce waiting to be discovered. I had to find a way to bring my late summer favorites together in one recipe – enter my Peach Burrata Pizza Recipe. With or without prosciutto the flavor combination of sweet late summer peaches, creamy cool burrata, fresh basil and pepper arugula are perfect for serving with chilled white wine out on the patio with friends or as a mid-week dinner date with your husband. It’s not my first time combining peaches and burrata…
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Watermelon Blueberry Agua Fresca
ok… it’s official I am obsessed. Both with Blueberries AND Agua Fresca. My fridge is filled with them both and I LOVE it. Who knew Agua Fresca would be come my new favorite drink – perfect for a morning pick me up and as an refreshing spiked Agua Fresca cocktail on the weekends. Pure brilliance. Although the traditional Agua Fresca recipes are a simple combination of fruit, sugar and ice I have found that making a batch of herb infused simple syrup adds a tasty twist to the classic and allows the sweetness of the syrup to fully dissolve in the mixture. Plus you get the added kick of the…
- COCKTAILS, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, For Your Bar, GATHERINGS, RECIPES, SEASONAL LIVING, Summer Entertaining
Spiked Watermelon + Basil Agua Fresca Cocktail
I have to admit, the first time I heard about a spiked Agua Fresca was watching Shahs of Sunset on BRAVO, yes I am one of those. Reza had just arrived at MJ’s house and she greeted him with an Agua Fresca spiked with Tequilla. If you are a fan you can image it was most likely heavy spiked however, it looked refreshing, super pretty and sounded exactly like something I would love to offer my guests this summer when they stopped by {Reza if you are reading this, you are always welcome to knock on my door… just saying}. Traditionally Agua Fresca is a non-alcoholic drink served by street…
- #CelebrateEveryday, Dinner, EVERYDAY LIVING, GARDENS, GATHERINGS, RECIPES, SEASONAL LIVING, SUMMER, Summer Entertaining, Summer Gardens, Where is Krayl
Krayl On Instagram ~ Week of August 6th
#friyay 😃 I am ready to wash this week off and head into the weekend!!!👙 Who’s with me?? What are your plans for this perfect summer weekend? 🇺🇸⚓️ The August Calendar is here! This month we celebrate by hosting a BBQ with a gourmet hot dog bar, staying hydrated with herb infused water and creating a pineapple centerpiece to welcome a new neighbor. 🍍 Just a few of the special days in August 2016 are :: My Birthday! #NationalFriendshipDay, #NationalS’moresDay and so many other reasons to #CelebrateEveryday! So come along let’s get the summer celebration started! Grab yours today + get my free updates :: http://bit.ly/KraylAugust2016Calendar Happy Birthday to ME!!🍾🍾🍾…
- Calendars, DESIGN AND DIY, EVERYDAY LIVING, GATHERINGS, HOLIDAYS, RECIPES, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, Summer Entertaining, Summer Gardens
Krayl’s August 2016 Printable Calendar + Summer Seasonal Inspirations!
The August Calendar is here! This month we celebrate by hosting a BBQ with a gourmet hot dog bar, staying hydrated with herb infused water and creating a pineapple centerpiece to welcome a new neighbor. Just a few of the special days in August 2016 are :: My Birthday! National Friendship Day, National S’mores Day and so many other reasons to #CelebrateEveryday! So come along let’s get the summer celebration started! Click here to get your August 2016 calendar sent to you + to automatically receive new updates. Click here to get your August 2016 calendar sent to you + to automatically receive new updates. Celebrations + Happenings In the month of…
- Dinner, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, GATHERINGS, Lunch, MEMORIAL DAY, RECIPES, Summer Entertaining
How To Set Up A Hot Dog Bar {#SundaySupper}
Hotdogs and Summer get togethers go together like peanut and jelly. To make sure the menu at your next gathering is a crowd pleaser for guests of all ages {yes even those picky little ones}, set up a hotdog bar so guests can choose to make one of your specialty hotdog recipes or dream up their own creation by mixing and matching from a variety of toppings and flavors. There is an updated version of this post on KraylFunch.com ~ 3 Creative Hot Dog Recipes. The classic American hotdog, grilled to perfection, placed in a toasted top cut hotdog bun, topped with ketchup and mustard is still incredibly popular at…
- EVERYDAY LIVING, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, SUMMER, Summer Entertaining, Summer Gardens, Uncategorized, Where is Krayl
Krayl’s Week On Instagram ~ July 22nd
Eggs of all different colors live together peacefully in one bowl….🐓 If only we could all take a cue from nature. #peacebewithyou #learningfromnature Dreaming of this tasty bite from a recent visit to FarmTable Kitchen. Aren’t food memories amazing? A certain taste can bring you back to a vacation spot or to a childhood memory.🍴 For me it is usually seafood or fresh herbs. What is your favorite food memory or flavor?❤️ #foodmatters #anappealingplan#foodforthought This week I am collaborating with The Inspired Home who has sponsored my feature on Planning a Gold Themed Bridal Shower. I have to tell you it was a pure pleasure creating a pink and gold…
- DESIGN, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, GATHERINGS, PRODUCTS WE LOVE, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, Summer Entertaining
Krayl’s Seasonal Home Box – Summer REVEAL + Styling Tips
Imagine the perfect home accents delivered to your door, arriving just in time for each season, to refresh and renew your decor. That is exactly what members of my Seasonal Home Box Membership experienced this past month when the Summer Seasonal Home Box arrived at their door! Let’s take a peek inside the Summer Seasonal Home Box to see what items they are enjoying this season! Is this the first you are hearing about the membership? Head over to learn more about the Seasonal Home Box Membership launch here. Or see the Krayl’s Spring Seasonal Home Box – Spring REVEAL here. UPDATE :: The seasonal home box is currently “under construction”. The new improved Seasonal…
- ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, Floral Arrangements, GATHERINGS, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, Spring Entertaining, Summer Entertaining, TABLE IDEAS
Setting A Pink + Gold Bridal Shower Tablescape
This week I am collaborating with The Inspired Home who has sponsored my feature on Planning a Gold Themed Bridal Shower. I have to tell you it was a pure pleasure creating a pink and gold tablescape with their lovely brands and products. As you can see, I was in pink and gold heaven! As I was thinking about my top tips for creating a pink + gold bridal shower tablescape I knew Peonies would be the star of the table. Their delicate petals and romantic scent create a focal point for the center of the table. The pink peonies mixed with white tulips and placed in gold striped vases became…
- ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, GATHERINGS, PRODUCTS WE LOVE, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, SUMMER, Summer Entertaining
Beach Party Must-Haves
Summertime and Beach Parties go hand in hand. To make sure that your gathering – intimate or grand – is the hit of the season, I have collected my Beach Party Must-Haves all in one place for you. Choose from classic wood lanterns, trendy Ikat round towels or good for the earth bamboo flatware… or on second hand why choose at all! Cheers to your next Beach Party gathering! Shop these must-haves :: From The Deep Side Plate, Octopus from Anthropologie Birchware Elegant – Compostable Wooden Flatware Driftwood Cross Lantern Wine & Cheese Picnic Basket from Shop Terrain Sunny Life Bocce Ball Set Marble and Wood Cheese Board …
