With Memorial Day weekend comes the start of the outdoor entertaining season. Hen has spied a few things that might help keep up the style standards in the old backyard. Like groovy monogrammed melamine plates that play to our inner preppy.
And if you’re guesting rather than hosting this barbecue season, don’t show up empty-handed. Hen’s always scratching her head to come up with a cute and original hostess gift. Or at least an interesting way to present the inevitable bottle of wine. This Fishnet bottle tote from Built is her new favorite idea. It lends your basic bottle a sexy-in-a-sundress quality that will make you look like the coolest guest in the crowd. Find it at retailers such as Whole Foods Market or Fox & Obel, or order from builtny.com, for $14.
Got a great hostess gift idea or a favorite way to spice up your outdoor entertaining? Come visit at chicagotribune.com/henrietta, and share your ideas with Hen and her pals.
Love, Hen
