12 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN FEATURE HOW TO HOST THE PERFECT PORCH HAPPY HOUR PATIO PARTIES MADE EASY Skip the party planning stress with Sun Cookery’s curated hosting collections designed specifically for Charleston’s outdoor entertaining season. The local company’s Porch & Patio Hosting Collection ($249) includes everything needed for effortless outdoor gatherings: versatile pineapple vessels that double as glasses or vases, sustainable rubberwood appetizer plates, tropical patterned napkins and custom-designed serving trays. Each box comes complete with recipes, spice blends and signature stir sticks, transforming any porch or patio into an instant party space. Founded by a Charleston entrepreneur who understands Lowcountry hospitality, Sun Cookery takes the guesswork out of hosting while supporting local business. Order online and create your own sunshine. • Pitcher collection For sweet tea, cocktails and cucumber water • Local spirits and mixers Stock Charleston distillery favorites and regional ingredients • Outdoor ice bucket Essential for keeping drinks cold in the heat • Bug-repelling plants Citronella, marigolds and lavender in hanging baskets • Comfortable outdoor cushions Weather-resistant fabrics only • Bonus: Rolling bar cart Stock it and wheel between indoor and outdoor spaces PORCH HAPPY HOUR MUST-HAVES Start at 5 p.m. when the heat breaks and neighbors emerge. Keep three signature drinks ready: sweet tea for purists, a bourbon cocktail for tradition and something with local gin for adventurous guests. Set out small bites—boiled peanuts, cheese straws or she-crab dip— and let conversation flow naturally. The secret? Never formally invite; just be consistently present with drinks in hand, and Charleston hospitality will do the rest. Photo by Jeni Rone Becker, Sea Star Arts featuring influencer Laurin Collar of @thecollarfind Photo by The Aneris Collective/Sirena Singleton of Sun Cookery’s popular hosting collection
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