Perfect way to celebrate summer on your Patio

Summertime at our house is all about making memories, eating great food and spending time on the patio….This year we put extra effort into a simple summer table setting that we could enjoy all summer long.

Start with finding the perfect patio set

• Measure your space first, know what will fit.
• Next decide on how you want your space to function.  Will you need dinning, seating or both.
• Look into all types of material – find what works best for your climate
• Think outside the box.  Get creative with your needs.

Picking a Patio Table Centerpiece

• Add centerpiece elements that will last longer than one party.  I went with potted flowers in teracotta pots.
• Visit your local Home Depot or Lowes to purchase your favorite varieties, I went with alyssm, lavender, snow in summer, silver dichondra, candy tuft and sage.  I kept my terracotta pots from last years Halloween and fall porch.

Setting the Table

Figuring out how to give the table some dimension and texture was next.

• Find a great placemat to anchor your table setting and keep your table and silverware clean
• Pull out your favorite silverware – plastic or the real thing
• Break out the dishes, nice plate ware or plastic when you take the time to set the table your guest will fill welcomed and thought of.
• Don’t forget the napkins.  I used my Porter Lane Home napkins to really spruce up and style this simple neutral summer table setting.

Make the space inviting

• Add soft textiles like pillows and throws to encourage guests to lounge
• Put out citronella candles to repel the bugs.  We love our Flash Point citronella candle.

Creating the perfect simple neutral table setting is easy and Needless to say the little bit of extra effort that I put into the details, mad the party a complete success!  I love that it made our guests feel special and how amazing the night ended because of it! Shop the complete look with sources by scrolling the tool bar below.