Take 3: Party in the Back

April 25, 2012

Got you with the title, didn’t I? 😉 With summer lurking around the corner (and seemingly already arrived here in GA) I can’t help but dream up great backyard bashes that involve good music, great company, and of course great lights…

{Party 1 | 2 | 3 }

I hope this is a pick me up for your Wednesday!

I think I will make some guac today just to extend that summer party feel…

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Brandi {not your average ordinary}

April 25, 2012

Well, this is what I’ll be daydreaming about all day as I work. I need to start planning a little summer party — I only wish I had a backyard to do it in! But maybe one of my friends close by has one I can borrow…

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Natalie Cottrell

April 25, 2012

I am trying to avoid the emotional decision of buying a home JUST so that I can host a fabulous backyard summer soiree before it’s fiery hot here in Texas. Haha. These photos are fabulous and definitely inspire happy daydreams. 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

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Will @ Bright.Bazaar

April 25, 2012

Oh, these are all so magical! What is it about strung lights that are just so special! 🙂

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Natasha Fatah

April 25, 2012

Gorgeous inspiration!
Now if only our apartment had a backyard! 😉

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~

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Sara

April 25, 2012

These images are SO lovely! DEFINITELY a party I would love to attend!

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seriouslysassymama.com

April 25, 2012

I love the first picture. Our new house has a huge backyard. I cannot wit to move.

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Nat

April 25, 2012

These all look so magical! The lights are my favorite part. I might have to make some guac tonight too now that you’ve mentioned it!

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Tara

April 25, 2012

I always see these sort of parties in the movies 🙂 They are so lovely and make me smile 🙂
xx

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Anna

April 25, 2012

Can you have one of these parties when I’m in ATL this June? If I tried to throw one mine would look like a lightning bug funeral.

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Ashley

April 25, 2012

oh I think I need some guac and possible a couple coronas. those spaces look so inviting. bring on summer.

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Amanda

April 25, 2012

I’ll take some of your guac for sure! Summer seems so distance especially with the chilly front that is lingering in Indy.

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life}

April 25, 2012

These party photographs are making me daydream! Twinkle lights, bunting, good music, and friends…aah, we need summer here!! It’s a chilly 39F in my city today…brrrr. Thanks for sending out the warmth xo

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Francine

April 25, 2012

I want to go to the party in the second picture! Well, all of them, but that one looks the most fun. 😉

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Carlie Jean

April 25, 2012

Love seeing this. Just booked a pair of tickets back to good ole georgia. I am missing home so excited to be home for spring/summer for a few days.

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Krista

April 25, 2012

Ha! Love the title 🙂

Wish my backyard was like that, those look like so much fun!

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Danie at Pasadya

April 25, 2012

These make me so happy!! I just need a mosquito zapper so I can enjoy a long dinner outside under the lights and stars.

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Andrea

April 25, 2012

Oh goodness, those are some awesome party pics!!

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Sara Flynn

April 25, 2012

Those pictures are so nice! very nice Wednesday pick me up.

Sara 🙂
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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Jenna

April 25, 2012

A definite pick-me-up for my Wednesday – outdoor parties are always better 🙂

xxx
Jenna

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Giovanna

April 25, 2012

Lovely inspo shots! Who doesn’t love a backyard party!

xx
Giovanna
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Rach

April 25, 2012

I am sooooo excited for summer and getting our pool set up so we can have fun summer night parties! I’d love to string lights inside the pool fence to add some ambiance like those photos!

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Kate Lewis

April 25, 2012

magical!!! i must get lights for the backyard!

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Nuha

April 25, 2012

we still have our lights up from last summer (oops)..but it really does transform the backyard into a fun and whimsical arena..i absolutely love it 🙂

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Val

April 25, 2012

Oh, what I would give to be in anyone of those backyards.

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bevy

April 25, 2012

I love stringed lights on patios! Instant ambiance!

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures

April 25, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous!

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Alex

April 25, 2012

Man, I wish I had a backyard…

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Jam Oblina

April 25, 2012

I wish for this summer party as well..it will be really wonderful!

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Alexa

April 26, 2012

Oooh I am SO daydreaming right now! Thanks Anna! 🙂

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kathleen

April 26, 2012

Hello
I really enjoy your blog and the dear things you and your husband express about each other and about your faith.
I was wondering if you know what to anchor the party lights to that drape over the table.
Thank you
Kathleen

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His Little Lady

April 26, 2012

okay, this is making me really wish i was having an outdoor party right about now. absolutely stunning!!
xo TJ

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Sandy a la Mode

April 26, 2012

soo beautiful! i’d love to attend a party like this!

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InteriorGroupie

April 26, 2012

oooh so pretty! one of the favourite things we did last year was host a big BBQ for the hubs bday in July – it stretched into night, we had lots of candles, and we just loved it!

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Gaby [The Vault Files]

April 26, 2012

Oh yes please, such a relaxed vibe, love it!

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Gaby [The Vault Files]

April 26, 2012

Oh yes please, such a relaxed vibe, love it!

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Modern Buttercup

April 26, 2012

A summer party sounds just perfect. This post has really got me thinking! 🙂

Now what will I need? …..

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alexis @ bloomed in june

April 26, 2012

hehe-LOVED the title Anna 🙂 and i’m loving this inspiration too! it’s my last summer before university, so my friends and i have already planned a bunch of get togethers this summer before we all leave-and i’ll definitely be using tbis post for ideas!

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Anna @ IHOD

April 26, 2012

@ Kathleen –
Thank you for your kind words! Means so much to hear feedback like that!
To answer your question (couldn’t find an email address to contact you) the first photo’s lights are anchored to trees and in the last I believe they are wooden steaks. When we strung lights before we did a mix of both:)
Hope that helps!
Anna

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Helena - A Diary of Lovely

April 26, 2012

I want a party like that, please can someone organise it!!

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Camille

April 26, 2012

love summer outdoor lighting! great picks.

ps. i think, if you have spots, i will be taking a sponsor spot in june ;).

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