Following Mother's Day, into graduation season, adding in a few spring/summer birthdays, and you might be able to understand why we're under the spell of flowers.
Floral arrangements have always had such an impact - the colors, the perfume, the textures. As we focus on getting back to basics in entertaining, using flowers in a creative ways seems to us to be a natural priority.
Flowers add value as a get well gift, a show of appreciation, to celebrate a special occasion or simply to brighten someone's day. It has been a longstanding tradition to bring flowers to the host or hostess, and while flowers are not mandatory this basic guest etiquette is an important entertaining essential.
Flowers have also played a significant role in our entertaining decor throughout the home - not only on the dining table, but in the entranceway, in the guest bathroom, and accenting the dessert tray.
Take a look at some of the flower power we've been experiencing.
Old World Ambiance
Following Mother's Day, into graduation season, adding in a few spring/summer birthdays, and you might be able to understand why we're under the spell of flowers. 
Quick note - this is not necessarily the best opportunity for Chopin or Mozart on the lawn (though maybe Vivaldi if you insist...).
4) Bruce Springsteen - Greatest Hits
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Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams
Whether the focus is romance, business or relaxing with friends - whether the location is your home - a restaurant - or the great outdoors - considering the key decor accents, music and lighting that will help to provide the best surroundings for successful entertaining.
Take a look at 20 musical options The Savvy Host keeps around to get guests in the groove ~ funk ~ jazz ~ alternative ~ crooner ~ flamenco guitar ~ latin rhythm ~ as diverse as the occasions for entertaining and the guests we include. 
