Thanksgiving in Your Back Yard
Need a Quote? Chat with Us Below!
Most of us already have at least a table on the patio, and while eating outdoors is usually considered a simple affair, there’s no reason it can’t be “dressed up” for the holiday. Even the most basic outdoor living area can be transformed with a tablecloth, a centerpiece, and a fresh outlook on things. Add a little elegance to the setting by bringing your nice plates poolside, instead of paper plates and plastic cups. Cloth napkins and silverwear may also seem out of place outdoors, but the “out of their element” nature will often enhance their sophistication even more.
It’s important to keep in mind, though, that the outdoors can get breezy. Set your table with substantial decor that will resist the typical afternoon breezes. Make sure your centerpiece has a wide base for stability. Instead of a tablecloth, use a woven floor runner. We wouldn’t want anything blowing into the swimming pool, would we?
Similar ideas can be carried through to the “kids’ table.” Set them up with their own colorful space, and, instead of a tablecloth, wrap their dining space in roll paper, and give them a “centerpiece” of a small pail of crayons. Encourage them to draw Thanksgiving scenes while they await their meal, and award an extra slice of pie for the best drawing.
And there’s no reason to sequester “the cook” inside the house. With even the most basic of outdoor kitchens, the day’s cooking can be combined with entertaining, creating a social environment for all.
As the day goes on and the temperature starts to drop, light up your fire pit and keep warm. Pass out some blankets, and you can end a successful Thanksgiving holiday making s’mores around the fire. Perfect!
Schedule A FREE Backyard Consultation
Our pool looks exactly like what we had in mind, the Texas Hill Country here in Houston. The spa is wonderful, the waterfall is awesome and the pool is beautiful. We are looking forward to many years of relaxation! Great job Richard’s Pools!
RICHARD’S TOTAL BACKYARD SOLUTIONS
Mon – Sat: 9am – 6pm
Sun: By Appointment
WEST HOUSTON SHOWROOM
1701 Highway 6 South
Houston, TX 77077
(713) 777-7665
Click the blue chat bubble on the right-hand corner to get started!
Text Service: (832) 906-7973
NORTH HOUSTON SHOWROOM
18623 Kuykendahl Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 205-1100
Click the blue chat bubble on the right-hand corner to get started!
Text Service: (832) 906-7973
FEATURED ON
– Aaron Nease