May 17, 2017

The Season For Outdoor Dining!

I get sooooooooo excited when it turns time to eat outside. I just adore alfresco dining- be it at home or when out to eat. Seeing as we get out a lot less than we used to now that we have Henry, entertaining on our quaint back patio will be more frequent this summer for sure.

image via Cote de Texas/ House & Garden

Melamine table wear is essential for patio dining (and also an excellent choice for indoor dining too- especially with little ones).  And the advances in melamine style-wise has been crazy amazing in the past couple years. I spotted these marble patterned ones at Pier 1 and designed this whole tablescape around them– it’s elegant, rustic and all shatterproof!  I think I need to make this whole situation happen for my own house STAT!  Using real flatware and linen napkins makes an outdoor table feel substantial even when everything else is acrylic.

1. marble and wood grain plates // 2. // 3. // 4. mix and match acrylic barware like these vintage looking tumblers & stemless wine glasses // 5. pretty citronella candles keep bugs at bay without ruining your “look” // 6. // 7. // 8. // 9. // 10. all this serveware is melamine too! I know- amazing!

But if your planning a picnic or big barbecue and have no desire to wash a single dish you can still create something that looks chic and beautiful with disposable party supplies!  Not an amazing choice for the environment, I know, but realistic when you are having a big, casual party and need the least amount of clean-up as possible.  I am obsessed with these paper plates that look like vintage blue and white china!

1. Adorable insulated tote and wine tote (make great gifts too) // 2. cute Paperless Post e-vites // 3. // 4. use pretty throws as picnic blankets // 5. // 6. old-school paper plate holders! // 7. gold plastic flatware for the win! // 8. plaid cocktail & “linen” luncheon napkins

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