How to Host an Inside Outdoor Theme Party

Are the wintertime blues bringing you down? Or maybe you have a backyard barbecue planned for the weekend, but you are getting rained out? Maybe you are looking for something different to do for your next get together? Why not try bringing the outdoors indoors and create a Summertime party right in your very own livingroom!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Guest list and invitations
• Indoor/outdoor grass
• Potted plants
• Picnic blankets
• Tablecloth
• Picnic basket
• Picnic table
• Lawn chairs
• Small tiki torches
• Flameless battery-operated candles
• Small kiddie pool
• Gazebo or tent
• Outdoor games

1. Invitations. Send out invitations, or call/email your friends.
2. Set up an outdoor theme inside your house.
3. Have guests enjoy a buffet style dinner.
4. Games! Play outdoor games inside, such as croquet or badminton.

Tips & Warnings

• Utilize your fireplace if you have one--use the heat and flames to serve smores and roast hotdogs.
• Serve food in picnic baskets, potted plants (clean) and in other outdoor decor items.
• Bring some indoor/outdoor carpeting inside for the look of real grass.
• Bring in your patio set or lawn chairs for the guests to lounge in.
• If using tiki torches, be hesitant when using torch fuel and flames indoors.

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