Summer Outdoor Dining InStyle
During the summer months, our family loves to eat outside together as much as possible. If you live in or have visited Colorado you know that our summer nights are something to brag about; cool evenings, unbelievable sunsets and no bugs (this last one is huge coming from a Northern MN girl). I like to think of dining outdoors as an extension of my home, there's no need to miss out on the comforts of your indoor dining room so the same rules apply for setting a table inside and outside...
Bringing your indoors out for summer dining is easy peasy.
It's all about the details...
When styling an outdoor dining table, here are a few things to keep in mind...
- Bring your indoors out. You don't need to buy anything new, use what you have and just bring the comforts of your home outside.
- Make it personal. Always set a table, indoor or out, that looks like you!
- Use what's in season to help decorate your table - Palisade peaches, watermelon, market corn and tomatoes not only taste delicious but add vibrant colors to the table decor.
- Lighting is super important when dining outdoors. Hanging lights from an umbrella is a great way to add ambience. I also love to use tea lights on the tabletop and of course outdoor string lights.
- Make it comfy. Bring your favorite pillows and blankets outside and create a dining space that you and your guests want to hang out for hours in.
- Mix and Match dinnerware. Have fun with your color scheme and elevate the look by mixing and matching your dinnerware. For more tips on how to do this, read here.
- Flowers and Candles. Bring out a few of your candles and create floral arrangements using what you have. Peonies are my favorite and I look forward to them blooming every year. For tips on how to style your peonies, read here.
SHOP DINING DECOR
It's all about the food...
Is it just me or does everything taste better when it's grilled, eaten outside and shared with the ones you love? We love getting locally grown farm-fresh produce every week at the Vail Farmer's Market (read more about VFM here) and eating it throughout the week.
It's all about your company...
Now, I may be the only one in these photos ( my littles are so not into taking photos these days, teens! ) but this was a family dinner, surrounded by my favorites - Mike, Hudson, Stella Kate, Rugby and our chickens. Enjoying the outdoors while eating delicious food with the people I love is pure bliss!
Do you enjoy eating outdoors? What are some of your favorite foods to grill? Please share below.
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xx, Brook