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311 - Hoe Down! |
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Why, howdy partner! Thanks for joining me here for Hoe Down! The idea for this episode originated during a road trip that I took years ago across the country. There we were in Montana, big sky country, and we pulled over to the side of the road and stepped outside. What came to mind were the lines "How beautiful for spacious skies, and amber waves of grain…". That song kind of says it all when you're entertaining on a country casual feeling. You work hard all day but when the sun goes down it's about kicking back with your friends, relaxing and enjoying their company.
Hoe Down is easy to prepare because of this sense of relaxation. You can start with the pillows in your living room. Cover them with some inexpensive gingham fabric, and tie a knot at the center. Takes a second and looks great! How 'bout that ol' cowboy hat? If you've got one stored away, now is the perfect time to pull it out and use it.
Party enhancements such as tin lanterns will create quite the ambiance for your casual creation. To complete the mood, why not go all out and dress down? Overalls and flannel shirts are perfect for that down home feeling. Don't forget to mention this casual dress code when you invite your friends. Speaking of invitations, why not create them using some nice, plain paper as you spell out the words "Hoe Down" with some twine and a hot glue gun?
Worried that your guests won't enjoy your heap of down home hospitality? Just relax. After all, that's what it's all about!
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