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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor My husband and I are hosting an outdoor party in two weeks, but because of our hectic work schedules neither of us have had time to figure out what we might need. So we thought we'd start with the basics - making our outdoor area into a functional, comfortable and somewhat pretty space that will provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and fun night. And everything we need to do that is right here. Furniture for Outdoor Living and Entertaining We thought we should start with furniture. Having the right chairs and seating space is essential for a comfortable night. This guide is just what you need to create a functional, yet beautiful conversational space. See More About:  outdoor living  patio furniture  fire pit Clean the Backyard Before an Outdoor Party Just like the inside space, outdoor areas need a thorough cleaning before any party. This video is the perfect place to start with tips that will take your outdoors from drab to fab in no time at all. Create Outdoor Spaces with Candles If you're hosting an evening party and you want to make it extra-special, then check out this list of tips on how to use candles to create a space that's warm and inviting and will have your guests lingering well into the night. See More About:  outdoor candles  candle making projects  decorating with candles How to Fix An Ugly Container Garden I have an ugly container garden that I thought would be the centerpiece of my back deck. While it does attract attention, it's not the kind of attention I want. To fix it before the guests arrive, I turned to this article that will take me through the transformation step-by-step. See More About:  common mistakes  container gallery  fall container gardens House & Home Ads Outdoor Fun Outdoor Furniture Outdoor Fire Pit Outdoor Patio Outdoor Landscaping Featured Articles Feng Shui Color Guide Stay Cool in Your Apartment Keep Your Horse Cool in the Heat How Does Air Conditioning Work? How to Install A Yard Water Hydrant The Biggest Lawn Care Mistake   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement