Outside Voices

➤ Skip tablecloths, so wind is not an issue. ➤ Repurpose indoor furniture: turn a cot into a settee or big cushions, ottomans and poufs into outdoor seating. ➤ Use clean plant pots or garden pails full of ice to chill drinks. ➤ Big, clear plastic jars with lids keep the bugs and humidity away from crispy snacks, fruit salads or sweets. ➤ An upside-down cupcake liner (with a hole poked through for a straw) keeps bugs out of sweet drinks.