ALFRESCO ALLURE
As the days grow warmer, green becomes the star of the show, lending life to everything it touches. Pay homage to the sprightly hue with a table in the open air that echoes the organic resplendence. A whimsical linen covered in watercolor garden scenes offers a fanciful backdrop accented by a fresh, natural palette.
SIMPLE PLEASURES
A glazed dinner plate spans shades of green that reflect the surrounds, and a simple white salad plate gains interest from subtle embossing. Palm leaves on the tablecloth give way to a final tangible touch: a single frond of fern that accompanies each place card.
Rustic materials like wrapped palm place mats, wooden napkin rings, and salvaged flower vessels further the outdoor theme, while translucent green tumblers made from bubble glass evoke glistening drops of dew.
FLORAL FINERY
At the table’s center, mismatched containers burst forth with white peonies, roses, ranunculus, hydrangeas, Scabiosas, and Queen Anne’s lace, plus variegated pittosporum. Maidenhair fern and caladium, with its blushing center, imbue a bit of feminine flair. At meal’s end, relax with dear friends and enjoy the beauty of the garden in the sun’s dwindling light.
Styling by Sidney Bragiel
Photography by Mac Jamieson
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