Outdoor Dining Done Right

When summer rolls around, it's the perfect time to entertain and have meals outdoors. Here are some ideas and tips to have your outdoor space ready to go.

a designated place to sit

shade of some sort

cold drinks

a fun menu

flowers or plants

THE ESSENTIALS

HERE ARE SOME ITEMS TO HELP CREATE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE 

Bistro Dining Set

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Garden Pots

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MORE Pieces to Complete Your setup

Outdoor Rug

Outdoor Bar Cart

Patio Seating

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Citronella candles are a must to keep bugs away. Also try insect repelling plants like lavender,  mint, and marigolds!

Ambient lighting, like bistro lights and lanterns not only set the mood, but are functional too!

Trays to transport food from inside to out are extremely helpful for serving and clean up. Make sure to have food covers  as well!

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Menu Ideas Have a Plan

Keep it simple, one idea is to have fresh fruit and grilled pizzas, add seasonal ingredients like peaches and arugula to your pizzas and have salads made ahead that are chilled and ready to go!

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