Inspiration: Dining Al Fresco

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It's official, we are hungry for spring and all the warm weather activities that go along with it. One of our favorites is dining outdoors in the months before the Washington mosquitoes come out in full force. Here are a few inspirations to fuel our daydreaming...

• 1 This picture from Atlanta Bartlett pretty much sums up spring: friends enjoying each others company and a casual but beautifully arranged table waiting to be feasted upon.

• 2 Bright table settings create a happy and inviting contrast in a serene garden setting.

• 3 Flowers, candles, water, and white wine = the staples of al fresco dining success.

• 4 Candle chandeliers are magic!

• 5 Outdoors mismatched place settings and casually draped table clothes only make the setting all the romantically elegant.

Almost any natural material looks fabulous on the outdoor table, but we especially liked this understated, chic moss and stone arrangement.

(Images: 1: Atlanta Bartlett, 2: House Beautiful, 3: Villa Collection, 4: Traditional Home, 5: Chris Court via Shannon Fricke's blog, 6: Martha Stewart)

Comments (3)

Ooo, I love that moss and stone arrangement. Makes me wish I had a patio.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on March 19th 2009 at 11:36am
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We've finally got space outdoors so that we can do this, but I've got to get it cleaned up.

It's my spring goal. As soon as it's warm enough.

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posted by EmmieB on March 19th 2009 at 12:46pm
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love the moss and stone! these are great ideas for weddings too!

posted by Oneformybaby on March 19th 2009 at 2:21pm
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