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5 Inspiring Spaces for Outdoor Entertaining

5 Inspiring Spaces for Outdoor Entertaining

A picturesque setting enhances open-air gatherings and treats guests to myriad natural delights—butterflies and fragrant blooms, chirping birds and bright sunshine. We’ve rounded up five inspiring spaces for entertaining outside.

1. Picnic with Panache

Styling by Dorothy Walton. Photo by Steve Rizzo.

A brook gurgles soothingly in the background of this carefree scene that offers a reprieve from everyday worries and echoes the bright beauty of nature’s fullest blooms.

2. Flourishing Vista

Hydrangeas and black-eyed Susans bob on the breeze, beckoning friends to gather for afternoon lemonade and snacks amid the season’s lush pinnacle.

3. View from on High

Styling by Sidney Bragiel. Photos by Nicole Du Bois.

Far above the bustle of the city, a few blankets and brimming baskets come together in a charming setup for lunch in the sunshine.

4. Shady Respite

Styling by Beverly Farrington of Accents of the South. Photos by John O’Hagan.

Adjacent patio spaces outfitted with classic, comfy furnishings offer the perfect place to mingle and enjoy supper outside.

5. Garden Reverie

Landscape designs by Alex Smith, Richard Anderson, and Yong Pak. Photos by Mac Jamieson.

Take in the manicured beauty of a well-tended garden from a porch swing topped with plush pillows, then pull up a seat for a casual repast amid nature’s glory.


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