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COOL YOUR HEELS
Separate buffet, dining, and relaxation areas keep people circulating. (i) Give your lounge chairs a lift with terrycloth slipcovers (they absorb moisture and keep you cooler). Use bath sheets or buy yardage at fabric stores. If you don’t sew, just cheat and tuck them in. Don’t forget the shade: The darker the umbrella, the more UV rays it will block out. Lounge chairs, Home Decorators Collection.
simple, unfussy decorations...

GARDEN GUIDES
(j) Floral-pattern pillow complements the garden setting without being fussy. (k) Lanterns add spicy spots of color that contrast with greenery. Hang them from bamboo stands lashed together with natural materials like raffia or sisal. (l) Metal plant markers by Caroline Huth give guests a mini botany lesson as they stroll along pathways.

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