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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

5 Hosting Essentials Designers Always Thrift to Enhance Summer Gatherings with Inviting Charm

Summer tablescape with blue candles, large floral arrangement, colourful placemats and napkins, white ice buckets all on top of a wooden dining table with green iron chairs .

Nothing says summer like a good old soiree, whether it's a formal alfresco dinner or an intimate early evening apéritif in the late sunshine, and beautiful thrifted treasures will help to bring a timeless, lived-in charm to your outdoor set-up – no matter the occasion.

Nailing summer outdoor dining ideas starts with investing in good-quality thrifted outdoor decor pieces. Don't get us wrong, there's plenty of chic new outdoor furniture and tableware to shop (I've had my eye on Serena & Lily's stylish Riveria dining set for quite some time), but nothing beats decorating with vintage when it comes to elevating your hosting game.

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