Garden parties on warm summer evenings are a pleasure to look forward to. Here are 10 easy ways to decorate your outdoor space with light without breaking the budget.



1) Illuminate driveways, paths, stairs, pool decks, and dark corners with paper bag lanterns made from tealights and brown paper lunch bags. Place few rocks inside each lantern as anchors.



2) Make a small investment in easy-to-install solar path lighting. There is no wiring of any kind and the light fixture can be moved around as needed (around $30 each).



3) Place citronella candles and tiki torches around seating areas to deter insects. Make sure they are not too close to the food, as the smell can overpower flavors.



4) Lace decorative paper Chinese lanterns, or inexpensive multi-colored, themed, or bright white sting lights through railings, patio umbrellas, and pergolas.



5) Place cand... [more]

The Home and Garden Party company was originally founded in 1996 and was completely based on Christian principles. The company's headquarters is located in East Texas. Each day, nearly 7000 orders are filled by over 300 employees. Steve Carlisle is the current CEO and Chairman of the company, while his wife Penny Carlisle holds the title of president. The company sells a variety of different products all from the comfort of your own home.



Their products range from home decorations and framed artwork, to dinnerware and bake ware, to candles, pottery and much more. Home and Garden Party currently has more than 28,000 Independent Designers, located all throughout the United States. As well, the company is a member of the Direct Selling Association.



The company gives the Independent Designers the opportunity to be their own boss. As an employee of the company, you have the ability to decide when and how much you want to work.... [more]

Fall has to be the most perfect time for an outdoor get together. Invite a few friends over and celebrate. Just like when you entertain indoors, entertaining outdoors requires some sprucing up as well. Take an objective walk through your garden area and decide where you want everyone to gather.
Pick a focal point as your backdrop and you're ready to begin.
Pull out the tallest or widest spreading weeds
Clip out dead branches (be sure to save any larger dead shrub or tree branches and "plant" them in a bucket with sand or gravel, spray paint it and add fun lights - voila! a decoration)
Remove any dead plants
Prune and dead head those plants with spent blooms
Add a few well placed splashes of color (such as newly planted containers, mums that you just found at the farmer's market or sunflowers in tall containers or baskets will make a huge difference and they can cover up any imperfections)
If you can't find fresh cut sunflowers, pick up some si... [more]