keep it simple With the outdoors as the setting, Dre can relax about party decor. She tops each table with a burlap runner and fills pitchers with garden flowers, left. Snacks are also low-key. She sets out popcorn, nuts, crackers, and candies, below, and lets guests fill individual paper containers.
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winning entry Dre was careful to preserve many of the special features of the house, like the stained glass in the back door, right, while adding personality, like the glossy red paint and quirky cow artwork.
It feels good to chat with people as they stroll by the porch. Sometimes it’s just a wave, but often it turns into a conversation. DRE TOWEY
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