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BRINGING THE INDOORS OUT – PATIO ENTERTAINING AT ITS BEST!

August 12, 2010
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Outdoor dining party with blue and white striped rug, wood patio chairs and a blue and white table setting
A bold stripes of the rug set the tone for this lovely outdoor dining party scene. A simple color palette of blues, whites and greens from plants and flowers creates a simply elegant patio garden party scene. (above)

I adore this little garden outdoor dining scene. Dinner (or perhaps a late lunch) for 6 on a beautiful little paved patio. Instead of the outdoors coming inside…this time the indoors went out. Feels like a fresh dining space inside a home.

The garden party of sorts was created by designer Scot Meacham Wood who has a blog named The Adventures of a Tartan Scot. He imagined this delightful setting… it is fresh, definitely encourages the whole “eat, drink and be merry” feel, is elegant yet still comfortably casual! A wonderful environment for a great time with good friends and good food!

So many details to enjoy…including the impressive row of tiny boxwood trees planted in white pots that are simply lined up along one side of the patio’s perimeter…creating a very miniature prive of sorts which defines and outlines the wonderful outside dining space.

To do this yourself…all you need is to keep your color palette simple, navy and white for instance…find a bold but cheap indoor rug that you can put outside with out being worried, make sure accents of your color palette are repeated throughout the table scape and finally accessorize with flowers, candles, lanterns and a few comfy pillows.

Outdoor dining party with blue and white striped rug, wood patio chairs and a blue and white table setting surrounded by a row of tiny boxwood trees and a wall of ivy
Blue and white table setting with green plants and a silver lantern

Outdoor dining party with blue and white striped rug, wood patio chairs and a blue and white table setting surrounded by a wall of ivy

What would be your color story for an outdoor dining space? What are some of your design and decorating tricks for outside dinner parties or luncheons?

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

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5 responses to “BRINGING THE INDOORS OUT – PATIO ENTERTAINING AT ITS BEST!”

  1. pillowthrowdecor says:
    August 12, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Those striped pillows are gorgeous! There is so much attention on these types of pillows… crisp clean look. thanks Christine

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  2. Susan H. says:
    August 12, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I love the freshness and serenity of the decor; the simple but beautiful stonework and plantings finish it off. I wish I could be a guest for dinner!

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  3. Ann says:
    August 12, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    This summer I’d go for a periwinkle and white with my whitewashed zinc table and chairs. The periwinkle would look nice and cool (a must!)and the hydrangeas in the yard would be placed in tiny petite vases at each setting.

    One suggestion- keep the centerpiece low enough so you don’t have to take it off the table to see the guests across from you.

    -Ann

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  4. Susie M says:
    August 16, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    I love the use of detail on the dinnerware and centerpieces that pick up the blue on the bold stripes. It all works together without letting the bold stripes overpower. Great!

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  5. firepits says:
    January 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Love those candles & lanterns! The details used for the table looks awesome!

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