Summer Party

I'm hosting a gathering this weekend of the women in my Cooking Light group. We get together a few times a year and make low-cal, low-fat potluck dishes centered on a theme. This time we're doing appetizers and desserts, so I'm thinking buffet style is the way to go.

Our gathering won't be nearly this elaborate or stylish (and Bakersfield is hotter than hell in August, so we probably won't be dining anywhere without AC), but I'd love an excuse to decorate my patio like this:

Source: Robert and Kathleen Photographers via Pinterest