All-American Labor Day Sampler
Decorations and Party Suggestions
By Costco Member or the All-American Labor Day Sampler, Candy Barnhart FCostco member Candy Barnhart suggests
and Pat Volchok, having tablecloths at each station made out of
Editorial Director inexpensive paper maps representing that specific
region of the country. For example, a map of the
East Coast covers the eastern region table; just
purchase a number of appropriate maps, steam-iron until limp and drape over the table. Candy
uses four helium balloons and writes a region’s
name on each one. They are then attached to
the tables so that guests know where to wander
for specific cuisines. Additional balloons in state
colors can be anchored to the table using
cans that are covered with colorful tissue or
newspapers from the area.
Create regional arrangements for the four
tables using state flags and flowers or the fruits
derived from the flowers. For example, the southern table arrangement, depending on the season,
could use Alabama’s state flower, the camellia;
Florida oranges to represent the state’s flower, the
orange blossom; or Kentucky’s goldenrod, plus
miniature southern state flags on long sticks
randomly poking out of the arrangements. State
flag and flower information and products can be
found on many e-commerce Web sites.
Party favors can be as simple as handing out
boxes for leftovers and letting guests select their
favorite regional flavors to take home.
