Everything lightens up when outdoors. Food, clothing, decor and moods all shed a layer for a more low key approach. If you have the option to dine outside, you’ll take it.
Shop for what’s fresh, which makes for a simple meal that cuts on prep time.
Find an ideal location, eschew perfume for bug spray, and choose a theme. I began with a denim tablecloth, which follows the same principle as blue jeans as a foundation piece that goes with everything. The flowers set the color scheme, with vibrant pinks, oranges and pops of color, all welcoming hues after a winter season.
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- Colors and patterns follow the look of the flowers with a recurring gingham pattern.
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- Flowers and macarons, a colorful pair.
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- Flowers bring in color and a natural, seasonal look.
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- Cheeses and prosciutto make a meal.
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- Garden vegetables keep it fresh and simple.
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- Deli meats are always a hit.
When creating your outdoor menu let nature also takes its course. I shop for whatever looks freshest, which translates to the taste, table and its design. Prosciutto, French cheeses and fresh breads make a simple, delicious meal.
Outdoor Entertainer To Do List:
Base your colors and design scheme on what’s available in nature, such as the flowers, fruits and produce. Even your cookies can follow a pattern.
Gingham cookies make for a styled dessert.
Choose classic pieces, such as gingham patterns, a quality picnic basket and summer madras linens.
A great picnic basket with a classic madras tablecloth offers the option of a movable feast and more seating.
Push the adornments, like a bunting cake topper and sprinkles, to transform a simple occasion into an event.
Even if your kids baked the cake, it looks great with a cake topper and sprinkles.
We all love parting goods. Staying true to the theme and style, treat bags with seed packets are a simple gesture from the host.
Seed packets in a treat bag for a goody bag that hits the theme.
