Use a brightly colored garden as an excuse to brighten up your tablescape. The picnic table takes its cue from the lavender plants, and the chartreuse glasses are a great contrast.
Dining outdoors under the glow of a candlelier most definitely feels a little "extravagant" and "fanciful." Add a blue/purple picnic table and a colorful floral arrangement and your guest will know this is where fun lives!
Add a pop of color by painting wood or metal furniture. The purple picnic table and benches pair perfectly with the bright yellow–green glasses and multi-colored napkins. A bouquet with flowers that looked like they were plucked from the garden add to the sophisticated bohemian result.
Outdoor utensils. A large set of reusable plastic cups and plates will make a host's life much easier. Not only will they save you from the "please don't break, please don't break!" stress, but it also allows you to serve cocktails and grilled entrees on colorful, durable pieces rather than on disposable styrofoam that will quickly fill the trash.
It's not fall yet in the San Francisco Bay Area, and we can usually count on many warm days in September and October. This lovely periwinkle picnic table set with orange napkins and lime tumblers encourages us to dine al fresco while we still can. More: Playing with PeriwinkleHow to Pick the Right Blue PaintHow to Pick the Right GreenInspired by Fall: Reds, Oranges and Browns at Home