Alfresco With Style

 

Because boring tablescapes simply aren't on the menu. With grilling season, patio parties, and Memorial Day upon us, it's time to get your alfresco act together. This collection of disposable dishes, outdoor glassware, and nifty napkins will find you entertaining with style.

Capri Coast Tablesetting

When life gives you lemons, make a tablescape! These good looking paper pieces are so fresh and fruity for warm days ahead.

Sophistiplate

The Ives Collection

Rattan accessories that elevate your outdoor table. From Charger Plates to Wine Caddies, it's all so casually chic. Now on sale at...

Serenea & Lily

Set of Three Votive Holders and Shells

A late addition to the post. I just could not resist these handpainted oyster shells with fun pink flamingos! They ship for free.

The Shell Bar at Etsy

Raquel Scallop Acrylic Goblets Set

Add a big dose of color to the table. With 5 distinct colorways, you can't miss.

Anthropologie

By Hope Melamine Plates
Simple yet stunning.

Anthropologie

Carpe Diem Goldyn Collection

Your guests will think you are extra fancy with these pretty plastic plates. Very Versace-ish. Also available in black and pink. Their service is fast!

Pret-a-Party at Etsy

For a chic and classic collection of paper plates, this is the right place.

Pavilion Paper

Paper Napkins

Back in Chicago, I kept a supply of the H & M napkin selection on hand for cocktails on the deck. There are more fun styles. For $3.99, you will want to pick up a few.

H & M

Cordoba Acrylic Glassware & Pitcher

Very good looking and nicely reduced.

One Kings Lane

Juliska Cabana Stripe Plate Set

Let's have a cabana party. Show your style stripes and mix and match your table with melamine.

Neiman Marcus

Spring Floral Napkin Set

Go ahead and use disposable plates. These napkins will spice things up and not fly away!

Furbish Studio

Art Party Paper

Add an artistic alfresco touch. Aren't these fun?  Picasso inspired for your next outdoor event. They are eco friendly and biodegradable.

Pop Party Supplies

Hester & Cook Melamine Plates

Oh how exciting! What couldn't you do with these?

Hester & Cook

Woven Food Cover & Tray Set

Isn't this wonderful? Design the rest of your outdoor tablescape around this exciting piece.

Shop Terrain

 

Icon Linen Cocktail Napkin Set

In a kaleidoscope of colors, these napkins will get the party started.

Furbish Studio

A Set Of Two Melamine Trays

Bold and bright. These trays are available in 10 sunshine shades.

Wayfair

Thomams Paul Metamorphosis Plate Set

I must admit, I am not a pastel type of girl for decor. Though I like it, just not for me. But these dark and dreamy plates are just fab! Other serving pieces available, too.

Perigold

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Set The Table For Spring!

Say hello to fresh settings that will welcome a new season of celebrations into your home.  A well dressed table, makes your guests feel special. Isn't that our goal when entertaining? Scroll down for inspiration and pretty pieces for your own tablescape. 

Cutipol Flatware

Striking to the eye, and comfortable in the hand, these in black and gold have been on my wish list forever. Love the modern but elegant look!

Gracious Style

Famille Rose Dinnerware

Such prettiness! This chic collection has blurred lines between a modern and traditional look. So much fun to mix and match!

Williams Sonoma

Sophisticated Setting 

Understated but lovely. The Terrace  Collection by Vista Alegre, features different patterns for each piece. The Crystal Alegre Drinkware sparkles on the table. Easter anyone?

Alchemy Fine Home

Pink Charm Placemat

From those chic placemat girls, pink charm is a gorgeous modern placemat. It would be an amazing anchor to your own tablescape. Their table designs are above any other. Click the link or photo for inspiration and ordering.

NGLP Designs

Bunny Embroidered Napkin Set

Adults and children alike will delight in these Easter party perfect linens.

Pottery Barn

Flower Petal Ceramic Serving Platter

So you may not be in need of a new complete set of dishes, but a serving piece may just make your table setting feel fresh for spring. These pretty platters are just delightful!

Shop Terrain

Scalloped Linen Placemats & Napkins

These are so simply chic! There are six color choices in all. 

Anthropologie

Famille Rose Linens

Vintage inspired and hand made with an antique print. The designer and owner of this shop is as lovely as her designs.

Diga Linda

Glinda Glass Dessert Plate

What wonderful spring shades! Marvelous for mixing and matching into your tablescape. Perfect for salads, desserts, or appetizers. At $10 each they also make a gorgeous gift for hostesses. Matching bowls available.

Anthropologie

Furbish Linens

Shop a new tabletop drop of linens at Furbish. They are just fabulous! Here's how you can add big bold pop of color to your own dinnerware.

Furbish Studio

Bunny Williams Casserole Dish

If you are serving family style or doing a buffet, you want your serving dishes to look as nice as the rest of your decor. These are simple and elegant. Take them from the oven to the table. On sale now at...

Ballard Designs

Nomi K Flower Napkin Rings

Bring the outdoors in and gild the flowers in gold or silver. Sold in sets of four or individually or sets of 4.

Saks and Bergdorf Goodman

Seder Dish

Passover begins April 5th and ends April 15th. This botanical beauty makes for stylish service, or a very special host gift.
Bloomingdales

Daphne Glass Dinnerware Set

Vintage vibes to add to your other dinnerware pieces. You get the small plate and the bowl for only $3.95. Very nice for dessert service, too.

CB2

Scalloped Embroidered Cocktail Napkin Set

Nothing makes cocktail hour feel more special that a fabric napkin. Cynthia Rowley's table linens are vibrant and beautiful. This set of four would make a haute hostess gift. Available in 17 prints and colors.

Cynthia Rowley

La DoubleJ Table Linens & Dinnerware

The most exciting tabletop linens and dishes around! I am a bit obsessed. Shown above are the  Dragonfruit Dessert Plates, the Rainbow Cloud Table Mats, and the Rainbow Soup and Dinner Plates. Scroll down for a few more pieces. Made in Italy.

Bergdorf Goodman

Topiary Place Card Holders

No matter how many people I am serving for a special occasion, there are always place cards. I happen to own these darling topiaries. They add a touch of whimsey and nature to any place setting.

Etsy

La DoubleJ Tabletop

More fabulous and fun tabletop items to add the spring to any fling you are throwing! Shown here: Cloud Placemats,  Striped Charger Plate, Set of 4 Large Napkins Lilium Tablecloth Printed Dessert Plates

Bergdorf Goodman and Farfetch

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Très Chic Trays

Effortless Alfresco Dining With Disposable Dishes, Etc.

A pretty table is always a goal for me, indoors or out. It's finally alfresco dining time, and washing dishes after a lovely evening outside, isn't the most fun. Why not entertain effortlessly with 

disposable dishes? 

Water Color Plates

Almost too pretty to cover up with food. These plates have been hand painted by designer Mitzie Wong. Very special.

The Pom Pom Party Shop

Disposable Utensils

Have you ever? These pretty plastic utensils will add the finishing touch to any table setting.

Let's Party Events

Mod Boheim Mariposa Party Plates

Oh my! These are garden party perfect. Modern yet very graceful.

Pret-A-Party NY

Monstera Tropical Placemats

Oh the things you can do with these. Just use your imagination, and create a tropical tablescape.

Prim and Party

Flamingle Dinner Napkins

These are fun and fab even if you aren't single and ready to mingle. 

Little Details Party

Tropical Party Plates

From luaus to lazy lanai days, these pretty plates add a pop of color to

 the party.

Love and Luxe Homemade

Crystal Cut Plastic Glasses

Perfect for patio cocktails. So good you just may not want to toss them.

Smarty Had A Party

Hester & Cook Paper Placemats

These placemats will bring forth some juicy conversation at your next 

alfresco meal.

Horchow

Palm Leaf Plates

I used these last Summer, and felt good about it. They are 100% biodegradable and eco friendly.

Eco Elegant Tableware

Courtly Checks

For the collector. The plates are now on sale. The napkins work well with the plates or even with  white dishes. 

MacKenzie-Childs

Black and Cream Plates

Chic checks mixed and matched with old world florals and a touch of gold. How very pretty.

Pom Pom Party Shop

Black & White Paper Plates

Black and white is always right. And these geometric shapes add up to cosmopolitan chic.

The Pom Pom Party Shop

Elegant Dinner On The Deck

Dress the deck for company! Your guests will be impressed. I happen to own the placemats. They are fab and made of coated paper, but very durable. Find them at Target. The dishes are from....

Smarty Had A Party

Animal Print Tableware

I'm wild about this look. Super good on a wooden table, but fun wherever you use them. The touch of gold elevates the spots. The wine glasses are good!

Fancy Celebration 

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