| August is almost halfway over, and before you | | | | is sure to give your partygoers something to |
| know it children will be returning to school, there | | | | laugh about as the soapy spheres emerge from |
| will be less and the leaves will begin to change | | | | its mouth. As a final touch, hang some pink and |
| color. Soon, the days of a warm vacation will be | | | | blue lanterns to provide some soft illumination as |
| replaced with a windy walk to work. However, | | | | your party heads into the night. |
| just because the summer is almost spent does | | | | You'll certainly need stupendous supplies to |
| not mean you have to let the good times end. | | | | augment your decorations, so make sure not to |
| Getting your friends and family together for a | | | | leave anything out. For a luau, one necessity is |
| luau can be a great way to have a blast and say | | | | having an ample supply of leis, as your guests will |
| farewell to the summer at the same time! | | | | love hanging one of these famous flowered |
| For starters, you'll need to deliver clever | | | | necklaces around their neck. Every party needs |
| invitations. For a luau, there are a lot of options at | | | | plates, napkins and cups, so makes sure you get |
| your disposal, but one good choice is to select | | | | enough of those as well. Paper goods with a |
| announcements that depict a beach scene. Of | | | | relaxing beach scene on it or ones that are |
| course, it would be a great idea to include a palm | | | | decorated with palm leaves will definitely do the |
| tree and a beautiful sunset on them. Another | | | | trick. Also, place a hula girl inflatable yard sign to |
| direction you could take is to send out invites that | | | | alert all your neighbors of the good times being |
| rely on color, rather than pictures. Using tropical | | | | had at your place. |
| blues, oranges and greens will be an understated | | | | Your guests will likely want to quench their thirst |
| way to invite your guests. | | | | with a tasty beverage, so blowing up an inflatable |
| Now that your invites are chosen, it's time to | | | | palm tree cooler will be an inventive way to keep |
| transform your home into a Hawaiian hangout. | | | | drinks cool, while adding to the decor. Don't forget |
| With the warm weather, the best place to begin | | | | to play some good music too, as Jimmy Buffett's |
| is outside, so you should think about adorning your | | | | "Margaritaville" will provide a relaxing ambiance. |
| deck with a silk flower deck fringe. Also, try | | | | Many people hate to see the summer go, so |
| hanging a grass skirt from your tables in order to | | | | throwing a luau can be a wonderful way to lift |
| match the decor. Of course, there are more | | | | their spirits. If it is done correctly, a luau can |
| items you'll need to include. Place a few | | | | provide friends and family with a party that they |
| realistic-looking faux-palm trees around the event | | | | will remember for the weeks and months to |
| space in order to add a natural element to your | | | | come. |
| shindig. Along with that, a tiki head bubble machine | | | | |