9 Outdoor Entertaining Essentials
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1/9Thatch, one of Link Outdoor’s 11 new 2016 introductions, is a subtle texture woven in Sunbrella yarns and available in 12 gentle colorways. Ideal for outdoor furniture, these fabrics are chic yet durable. Price upon request, through Hines & Co..Thatch, one of Link Outdoor’s 11 new 2016 introductions, is a subtle texture woven in Sunbrella yarns and available in 12 gentle colorways. Ideal for outdoor furniture, these fabrics are chic yet durable. Price upon request, through Hines & Co..
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2/9Australian designer Abi Alice has continued Alessi’s cut and folded sheet-metal theme with Ellipse, a series of three minimalist ellipses formatted perfectly for serving small appetizers at an outdoor soirée. Set of three $135, through Lux Bond & Green.Australian designer Abi Alice has continued Alessi’s cut and folded sheet-metal theme with Ellipse, a series of three minimalist ellipses formatted perfectly for serving small appetizers at an outdoor soirée. Set of three $135, through Lux Bond & Green.
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3/9Part of Chilewich’s Spring/Summer 2016 Collection, Mixed Weave combines 13 different textural patterns in a deliberate sequence, adding depth and texture to the tabletop. Available in Dew and Flax, and as a placemat and runner (both shown). Placemat $15, runner $55.Part of Chilewich’s Spring/Summer 2016 Collection, Mixed Weave combines 13 different textural patterns in a deliberate sequence, adding depth and texture to the tabletop. Available in Dew and Flax, and as a placemat and runner (both shown). Placemat $15, runner $55.
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4/9Designed to withstand the elements, Circa Lighting’s Darlana medium outdoor bracket lantern by E.F. Chapman will stave off the darkness from your backyard gathering. $1,260.Designed to withstand the elements, Circa Lighting’s Darlana medium outdoor bracket lantern by E.F. Chapman will stave off the darkness from your backyard gathering. $1,260.
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5/9From Juliska’s Classic Bamboo Collection, this timeless natural-bamboo flatware creates a welcoming, sophisticated table, endowing the setting with international flair. $168.From Juliska’s Classic Bamboo Collection, this timeless natural-bamboo flatware creates a welcoming, sophisticated table, endowing the setting with international flair. $168.
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6/9No table setting is complete without a centerpiece. This year, there’s no need to go on the hunt; we’ve done the legwork for you. The Violet Garden from Winston Flowers is a whimsical spring array, with purple tulips, lavender lilac and mini green hydrangeas, it’s sure to please the senses. $225.No table setting is complete without a centerpiece. This year, there’s no need to go on the hunt; we’ve done the legwork for you. The Violet Garden from Winston Flowers is a whimsical spring array, with purple tulips, lavender lilac and mini green hydrangeas, it’s sure to please the senses. $225.
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7/9The ginkgo Biloba, or “butterfly ginkgo,” named such due to its double-leaf bloom resembling the shape of butterfly wings, was the inspiration behind the Butterfly Ginkgo four-piece place setting from Michael Aram. $100, through Lux, Bond & Green.The ginkgo Biloba, or “butterfly ginkgo,” named such due to its double-leaf bloom resembling the shape of butterfly wings, was the inspiration behind the Butterfly Ginkgo four-piece place setting from Michael Aram. $100, through Lux, Bond & Green.
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8/9The Iittala X Issey Miyake Collection is Finnish icon Iittala’s first and only inter-brand collaboration. The result is a line of timeless geometric- and nature-informed pieces, such as these napkins that fold into the silhouette of Mount Fuji. $50 each, through MoMA Design Store.The Iittala X Issey Miyake Collection is Finnish icon Iittala’s first and only inter-brand collaboration. The result is a line of timeless geometric- and nature-informed pieces, such as these napkins that fold into the silhouette of Mount Fuji. $50 each, through MoMA Design Store.
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9/9Extendability and optional LED-integrated legs make the lustrous Luna table from Manutti the Swiss Army knife of outdoor entertaining. Available in Trespa (a high-pressure laminate), acid-etched glass or ceramic tabletop. Price upon request, through Michael Taylor Designs.Extendability and optional LED-integrated legs make the lustrous Luna table from Manutti the Swiss Army knife of outdoor entertaining. Available in Trespa (a high-pressure laminate), acid-etched glass or ceramic tabletop. Price upon request, through Michael Taylor Designs.
This article appears in the May 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
