Alfresco Accessories

The absolute best part of Spring is alfresco dining. I can hardly wait until my building opens up the rooftop deck tomorrow. Guess who will be the first one at the grill?  Most of our outdoor spaces do not look like the photo above, I know. Create your own lovely look with a few fab accessories. There are so many options out there, it was hard to narrow the choices today. So look forward to another alfresco post coming your way soon.

Melamine On Sale

Pier One has chic collection of outdoor dinnerware, and it is all on sale right now.  From stylish solids and pretty patterns, all of it will set your outdoor table with style.
Pier One

Amazon Floral Melamine

Head to the tropics in your own backyard. These pieces and patterns mix and match in the best of ways.

Amara

Acrylic Drink Dispenser

Pour on the fun with this shatterproof beverage container for chic entertaining.  Love it for water, spiked lemonade, or whatever your heart desires. It makes sense for a crowd.

Crate and Barrel

Marvelous Melamine
Fun and fabulous, these mix and match patterns are designed by my Insta friend, Gail. Head to her shop to see her full line of tabletop items. You can also find her goods at Society 6.
Plate Shoppe

Serena & Lily Trays
You will love the entire collection of terrific trays here. But for alfresco entertaining, you can't beat the laminated birch styles. Unlike some outdoor servers, they are incredibly sturdy and a breeze to clean.
Serena & Lily

Rattan Wine Bottle Holder

Wine is one of our favorite alfresco accessories, but that glass bottle is a hazard. To the rescue is this inexpensive wine bottle holder. It's a great way to gift that bottle of wine you present to your  host of the next 
patio party.
West Elm

Bistro Place Mat Sets
Channel the spirit of the Cote d'Azur, with these wonderful woven place mats. It's a little bit fancy but I love a beautifully set table outdoors. Shop the entire look at 

Alchemy Fine Home

Vinglacé Wine Bottle Chiller
Just chill. There is nothing like a cool crisp white or rosé on a warm Summer night. But how do you keep it chilled? Enter Vinglace. It's attractive and it works. Click below to get the cool details.
Food52

Rifle Paper Company party Plates
Garden party ready! Nothing wrong with using paper as long as it is good looking. These are gorgeous!
Paper Source

Flameless Candles

Who knew that Target has such a great variety of  these after dark necessities? They offer six pages of flameless candles with or without remote control, scented, or not, and in many colors. Best yet, the prices are better than I have seen almost anywhere.  I have the grey pillars in my cart now.
Target

Picnic Basket For Four

It's just about picnic weather, and this set guarantees the perfect party. The Picnic At Ascot Dorset Basket for 4 with Coffee Set & Blanket, includes everything you need for a perfect picnic with friends or family.
Bed, Bath & Beyond

Acrylic Glassware
Glass drinkware can be slippery outside. Just don't do it. There's no shame using fabulous acrylic options like these. No matter what you are serving or sipping, there is a glass for that! Now on sale for 20% off.
Williams Sonoma

La La Land
Personality Party Plates

Now, just how fun are these melamine plates? It's a set of four for less than $20. I say get one set for yourself and another as a host gift at your next patio party.

Sweet Little Things

Enamel Party Service
For stunning seaside service or lake house parties. These fun finds are also on sale now.
Mark and Graham

Outdoor Table Linens

When searching for an outdoor dining spot, I always lean towards the cafes that dress their tables in linen. These pastel pieces are
 casually elegant.
Lulu & Georgia

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Bucket List: Chill'n This Summer

{ Via: Tiffany La Belle }

What's on your bucket list? Sure there are trips around the world, climbing the highest mountain, and for me, dancing at my daughter's wedding. Today my bucket list can be found a little closer to home.....on the bar, at the pool, on the patio. These buckets will get the party going, keep the wine and beer chilled, and keep you cool all Summer long. 

HERE: 16 Ways To Chill Out

Jonathan Adler Malachite-Pattern Ice Bucket

Handcrafted and haute. Loving all of the metallic details.

Horchow

Butterfly Garden Wine Cooler

This beautiful bucket deserves a fine vintage.

MacKenzie-Childs

DIY Frozen Floral Ice Bucket

Gorgeous, right? I have actually done this before without instructions. This is better. Get the details at

Domino

Acrylic Beverage Bucket

Keep your guests out of the kitchen with this clearly chic acrylic container. Have it monogrammed to make a statement. An affordable gift, too.

Swoozies

Bamboo Ice Bucket

Thomas Fuchs designs a classic container that adds class to any tabletop inside or out.

Alchemy Fine Home

Bird Bucket

This little birdie is actually a planter.  As styled by the Celebration Stylist, it also makes a fly ice bucket when filled with cubes and a bottle of Rosé. And then make sure you pick up these fabulous Flamingo Glasses.

Pier One

Elegance Champagne Bucket

Reminiscent of the beautiful Baroque era, this durable acrylic bucket is patio perfect! Best yet, it is less than $50

Amara

Dwell Studio Vases

I so love this set up. Re-purposing items in your home is both clever and economical. In this case, chic ceramic vases become ice buckets and a home for bottles of bubbly.

Lulu & Georgia

Aerin Woven & Silver Ice Bucket with Tongs

Williams Sonoma has partnered with lifestyle expert, Aerin Lauder, to create exclusive bar essentials that reflect her signature style. 

Williams Sonoma 

Two's Company Pineapple Ice Jar

You'll be the most hospitable host when entertaining with this pretty piece.

Shopbop

White & Gold Pineapple Ice Bucket

This may be my favorite of the edit. It's playful with a touch of gold luxe. Best yet, they are less than $5!

World Market

Rolling Wagon Party Bucket

Take your party on the go! 

Pottery Barn

Mikko Ice Bucket

A cool combo of wood and metal keep your contents chilled indoors or out.

Nambe

Oscar de la Renta Acorn Brass & Tortoise Ice Bucket

Tortoise is terrific for Summer! Oscar always knew how to celebrate with style.

The Well Appointed House

Champagne Cooler

Made from naturally cooling black terracotta in Finland. It's also the perfect surface to customize your cooler with chalk. 

Bloomingdale's

Tina Frey Designs

This minimalist resin basket is big on style and storage. The leather handles add the luxe.

Barney's New York

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If you loved the illustration at the top of the page, please do visit my friend, Tiffany La Belle's, website. She is talented with a stunning sense of style. You can see and purchase all of her work at TiffanyLaBelle.com

Foodie Friday: Dress Your Kitchen With Style

It's been all about New York Fashion Week for days now.  Designer's want us to plan on what we will be wearing next Spring. If you can't quite wrap your mind around next April yet (since it is still officially Summer), let's celebrate good taste, and dress our kitchens in style!  Think about it, we not only cook in our kitchens, we also entertain. Time to bring in a little kitchen couture!

Here: 16 Fab Finds For Foodies

Wooden Chopsticks
Perfect for homemade sushi or carry out, these black walnut chopsticks are sleek and elegant. To rest the sticks, a hand-forged iron flower is included with each Available in sets of 2 or 4.
Provisions by Food 52

Revol Cocottes

Pops of color for the kitchen! This line of pots is made for high fashion foodies. See the collection of styles and colors at
Sur La Table

Callista Polished Lemon Squeezer
If you are still squeezing lemons by hand, you are missing out on juice! This clever tool is both good looking and practical. A natural complement to the contemporary table. So simple, So cool.
2Modern

Lace Appetizer Plates
Imagine these vintage-y charming plates stacked on a marble or granite counter? They are just so fun and different. And at this price, you can afford to buy a bunch of them.
CB2

Pizza Stone
Handmade in Colorado, of natural recycled soapstone, this is one stylish slab. Use it to bake your homemade pizzas, fresh bread, or cookies. It's so durable and interesting looking that you can use it as a serving piece. Available in round or rectangle.
Provisions at Food 52

Famished Bowls and Cups 
From soup to nuts, these chic containers will add so much style from the kitchen to any formal room. They offer a beautiful balance between sophistication and fun. Made and designed in Paris. Love that!
Shop Horne

Pure Black Knife Collection + Magnetic Strip
I have never quite understood the new dominance of brightly hued knives. They simply don't look good in my sleek and dark toned kitchen.  I finally found my answer, these black beauties designed by Stelton. Among Pure Black’s many design awards so far is the prestigious Red Dot in 2011: Best of the Best for the Highest Design Quality. See site for discount on the set.
A Plus Store

A Full Week Of Tea Towels
If you watch a chef in action, you will most likely find a towel thrown over their shoulder. This set of seven by Ferm Living is just what your kitchen needs. They are fashionable, functional and fabulous! 
Burke Decor

Bark Kitchen Apron
Yes, kitchen confidence can be tied on. 100% linen and nickel plated grommets, make for sturdy but luxe look for men or women.
Provisions by Food52

Mud Australia Platters
From the Sydney based design company, these modern platters are perfect for the entertainer's kitchen. Available in over 15 colors, pick a shade or two or three that best highlights your home.
Shop Horn

Vision Toaster Magimix by 
Robot-Coupe
When seeing is believing....Craft the perfect breakfast with this French made and fabulous toaster. Get the delicious details at
One King's Lane

Shop fast, this sale is over Saturday

Limited Edition Artist Olive Oil 
Food as art? Absolutely, especially with containers this lovely. It is an award winning Extra virgin olive oil.  Now these are countertop chic. A great gift for any foodie!
AHAlife

Alexandria Tasting Set
Having company?Forget the chip and dip bowl. Instead serve up something interesting with these individual tasting glasses.  The 20 piece set is less than $20.
One King's Lane

Roll Bottle Opener
If I hadn't told you, would you have known this was an opener? More like jewelry than something utilitarian, these brass beauties will have a permanent home on top of the counter, not in the drawer.
A Plus Store

Rablab Kiva Platters
I am simply crazy for these elegant and stylish slabs of natural crystal quartz. Perfect for appetizers on the kitchen island.
Barney's New York

Amber Onyx Lighted Wine Chiller
When not servicing your taste buds, this ingenious table accessory lights up your room while chilling your wine bottle. Giving new meaning to "just chill."
AHALife

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