The sunny season is upon us, but let the weather not spoil your social calendar. You can still have your parties and get-togethers for friends and family and bring out the best of the vibrant weather. Use a beautiful table setting with décor, cutlery and food that hits the right notes. Here's how to get creative:Beachy vibesNothing spells summer like the beach. Go with shell-shaped plates, large, decorative starfish and anemones, or fill a platter with sand and place shells on it as a table centrepiece.
Make it cottagecoreA way to bring in rustic vibes is via the cottagecore theme. Go with vintage doilies and sage or beige table cloths with a fringe. Create a create a cosy seating with rattan or cane chairs and place around cushions in soft hues. Serve tea in vintage cups for a traditional English countryside style-feel.
Blooms and fruit stationsIn the hot season, flowers and fruit is a must-have and you can add that creatively to the table.
Use fruit platters, glasses with berries or even have a huge vase with a variety of fruit from oranges, pink dragon fruit and pineapples to ice apples and coconut, which rustles up a tropical vibe. A popular and easy way to create a fruit centrepiece is is carve out a watermelon and fill that with tiny scoops of muskmelon. Also adorn your table with blooms like lilies, hydrangea and roses to complete the look.
Plate it brightCrockery also make a stunning statement. Since this is about all things bright and summery, keep aside the pastel shades and go with plates, bowls and runners in similar themes.
{{/usCountry}}Plate it brightCrockery also make a stunning statement. Since this is about all things bright and summery, keep aside the pastel shades and go with plates, bowls and runners in similar themes.
{{/usCountry}}You can't go wrong with tangerines, ochres, blues and reds. Have ditsy print floral napkins to match the solid-colour crockery.Foliage callingA cool DIY way to introduce greenery to the outdoor party is to hang up old light bulbs with plants.
Hang a string of LED lights around them if its an evening party.