Currently Coveting: Dining Al Fresco

Design & Photo: Studio Mcgee

The weather here in Canada tends to be misunderstood in most places around the world. People often seem a little shocked when I mention that we have some of the most incredible summers known to man. I’m convinced it’s one of the main reasons we grin and bear it through the harsher winter months – ha. However, come this time of year? It’s absolutely our time to shine. The days are long and lingering, our lakes are cool and refreshing, and dining al fresco becomes a daily ocurrence.

And though we’ve eaten many dinners in our yard over the years, it was only this year that I picked up a set of really beautiful melamine dishes to set our table (these ones, here!)* In all honesty, having a dedicated set of light & unbreakable dishes that I don’t have to worry about has been a game changer when it comes to our outdoor dining experience. They are so beautiful and I swear they’ve encouraged us to take advantage of the outdoors even more than usual. It has me thinking about the other things that could really bring our dining al fresco game to the next level. Here’s how I’d do it in a dream world. A few things I’d like to slowly collect over the years, really.

Dining Al Fresco

SOURCES:

1. Glass Cloche | 2. Cocktail Shaker | 3. Melamine Dinner Plates | 4. Cocktail Napkins | 5. Acrylic Tumbler | 6. Fluted Cashepot | 7. Check Tablecloth | 8. Wooden Cutting Board | 9. Ruffled Napkin | 10. Outdoor Dining Table | 11. Candlesticks | 12. Floral Pillow | 13. Rattan Side Cart | 14. Serving Bowl

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** As an aside, I managed to grab a few of the Jillian Harris x Joe Fresh melamine dishes before they sold out (instantly). I LOVE them though. Anyway, I know a lot of people had their eye on them so if you’re one of em’ I really love this option as an alternative