Your guide to outdoor entertaining

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20 tips for your best outdoor party

In the West, we can hike in January, picnic in March, and even celebrate Thanksgiving––at least partly––outdoors. Here are our ideas for year-round entertaining outside|written by Jess Chamberlain and Miranda Jones

dining chair and throw
Photo by Thomas J. Story

Keep guests comfortable

9. Just in case: Draped throws on the backs of dining chairs offer warmth-as-needed for guests—and another punch of color.

Get it: 1934 metal chairs by Sundance ($245). Cashmere throws by Williams-Sonoma Home ($298 each). 


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