Signature Editions | Outdoor Dining
It’s never too late to plan that summer soiree or reschedule that family get together. Maria offers her expert advice on entertaining al fresco and creating the perfect summer tablescape at home.
Set the Scene
Dress your outdoor dining area with the same consideration that you would approach a dinner party in your home. Arrange planters and colourful blooms in pots near the dining space. Cover the area with a parasol – fringed parasols are very popular and fashionable at present.
Drinks Station
Set up a simple drinks station outside with lots of ice available for drinks. It prevents running in an out of the house. Use large ice buckets to keep drinks chilled. Prep fruit for drinks in advance – your guests will be impressed. If you have access to a power point in your outdoor dining space a small refrigerator is a great investment.
Signature Editions | Outdoor Dining
Comfortable Seating
While dining al fresco ensure guests are seated comfortably – soften outdoor furniture by adding cushions to seats of chairs, throws on the backs of chairs so as the sun goes down guests can pop the throw on their knees and not experience the chill.
The Playlist
Our Summer collections are named after places we love to visit – create a playlist that creates memories of sitting by the Mediterranean coast on a sun bleached restaurant terrace .
Signature Editions | Outdoor Dining
Glassware
Coloured glassware is very much en vogue at the moment and is perfect for a summer tablescape. I love the combination of coloured and eclectic glassware against white crisp linen. It adds a lightness to the table and reduces formality. We are finding that many of our clients opt for this when entertaining at home in summer. Leave glasses upturned until guests are about to be seated to prevent flies invading them!
Finish Touches
I like to use a simple napkin ring for Summer such as our weaved rattan or acacia wood napkin rings. For casual dining I often write a very simple menu and place in the centre of the table upright against a jug. Painting a border on the card in a bright colour can make it extra special.
Get the look
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Box of candles (12) – Autumn Glow
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – wedding classics
€54.95 -
Iris Hantverk Doormat- Brown (100x60cm)
€179.00 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set (Tall) – Ocher
€95.00 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set – Grey
€64.95 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set – Moss Green
€64.95 -
Iris Hantverk Boot Scraper
€75.00 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 6 – Mix
€75.00 -
Earthen clay pitcher
€23.95 -
Box of candles (12) – Love hearts
€54.95 -
Candle holder – gold – modern (set of 3)
€49.95 -
Box of candles (12) – blue and green should never be seen
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – Nordic Glow
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – Indian Summer
€54.95 -
Fringed Parasol – Black Noir
€695.00 -
Gardenia – dahlia rose – dessert plate (Bundle of 4)
€79.80 -
Bordallo oil bottle
€44.95 -
Box of candles (12) – Burgundy berry
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – candy cane
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – Blue skies
€54.95 -
Green pitcher with strawberries
€69.95 -
Bordallo strawberry olive dish
€26.95 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set – Black
€64.95 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set – Ocher
€64.95 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set (Tall) – Black
€95.00 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set (Tall) – Moss Green
€95.00 -
Iris Hantverk Dustpan & Brush Set (Tall) – Grey
€95.00 -
Fringed Parasol – Sahara
€695.00 -
Fringed Parasol – Tuscan Sun
€695.00 -
Porto Vase – set of 3 (sand)
€19.95 -
Box of candles (12) – nougat note
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – misty rose
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – subtle nude
€54.95 -
Box of candles (12) – classic ivory
€54.95 -
Box of Joy – Modern Gold Candle Setting
€72.50 -
Box of Joy – Candle setting
€59.95 -
Beebomb – Native Irish wildflowers
€10.00 -
Box of Joy – Let Love Grow
€39.50 -
Box of Joy – light it up – Bumble bee!
€59.95 -
Box of Joy – A piece of cake
€160.00 -
Box of Joy – light it up – All of me loves all of you
€39.95 -
Set of 4 – “The Glamour” Champagne Coupe
€72.50 -
Bordallo cabbage dish with curled leaf – 18.5cm
€32.95 -
Classic picnic blanket
€7.95 -
Bordallo olive dish – green
€29.95 -
Stag’s Head bottle opener
€14.95 -
Stag’s head bottle stopper
€10.95 -
Leaf plate with ladybug – 14cm
€23.95 -
Salad servers – Tortoise shell
€65.00 -
Solid colour salad servers – Ivory
€49.95 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 4 – Orange
€49.00 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 4 – Sunflower Yellow
€49.00 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 4 – Lemon Yellow
€49.00 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 4 – French Blue
€49.00 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 4 – Olive
€49.00 -
Solid colour butter knife, set of 4 – Ivory
€49.00 -
Solid colour cheese knife – Ivory
€19.95 -
Solid colour pastry fork, set of 4 – Tortoiseshell
€69.95 -
Solid colour pastry fork, set of 4 – Olive
€39.95 -
Cake server – Tortoise shell
€34.95 -
Solid colour cake server – Ivory
€29.95 -
Solid colour cake server – Olive
€29.95 -
Solid colour 5 Piece Cutlery Set – Olive
€54.95 -
Solid colour 5 Piece Cutlery Set – Ivory
€54.95 -
Solid colour 5 Piece Cutlery Set – French Blue
€54.95 -
Bamboo salad server set of 2
€39.95 -
Gift Card
€50.00 – €500.00 -
Box of Joy – Candle setting – gold
€59.95 -
Box of Joy – Candle setting – black
€59.95 -
Box of Joy – Modern Black Candle Setting
€72.50 -
Italian linen napkin – cardinal red with burgundy – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – forest green with white trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – white with red trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – white with embroidered sardine – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – white with natural trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – natural with white trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – white with marina blue trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – Red stripe – set of 6
€120.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – Blue stripe – set of 6
€120.00 -
Irish Linen Tablecloth – Natural and Black Check
€220.00 -
Irish Linen Tablecloth – Natural and Green Check
€220.00 -
Irish Linen Tablecloth – Red Stripe
€220.00 -
Irish Linen Tablecloth – Lilac
€180.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – Pink – set of 4
€80.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – Red – set of 6
€120.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – Lilac – set of 6
€120.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – coral stripe – set of 6
€120.00 -
Irish Linen Napkin – check – set of 6
€120.00 -
Italian linen napkin – marina blue with white trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – powder rose – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen napkin – white with olive green trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Italian linen placemat – Milk white with olive green trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Scallop Italian linen placemat – Milk white with yellow trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Embroidered Italian linen placemat – White with embroidered crab – set of 4
€100.00 -
Embroidered Italian linen placemat – Marina blue with white trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Scallop Italian linen placemat – Marina blue with white trim – set of 4
€100.00 -
Scallop Italian linen placemat – powder rose – set of 4
€100.00 -
Zamora natural placemat
€6.50 -
Acacia Wood napkin ring – set of 6
€19.00 -
Jay horn napkin ring – set of 6
€24.00 -
Check Cotton Napkin – Lilac and White
€6.95 -
Check Cotton Napkin – Blue and White
€6.95 -
Check Cotton Napkin – Mellow Yellow
€6.95 -
Linen napkin – pure white
€6.95 -
Linen napkin – taupe
€6.95 -
Bell flower paper napkin 33x33cm – olive
€2.75 -
Bell flower paper napkin 33x33cm – blue mirage
€2.75 -
Bell flower paper napkin 33x33cm – taupe
€2.75 -
Set of 3 Bamboo Lanterns – natural
€240.00 -
Sia bamboo lantern – black
€10.00 -
Sia bamboo lantern – natural
€10.00 -
Paperweight – white
€24.60 -
Paperweight – gold
€24.60 -
Paper fan – Black, nude & blue
€7.95 -
Paper fan – Lilac & Tan
€7.95 -
Paper fan – Indian tan, nude & navy
€7.95 -
Artificial feather, grey
€8.95 -
Artificial feather, beige
€8.95 -
Ceramic bird ornament (set of 2)
€16.95 -
Oslo black vase
€34.95 -
Forget me not vase trio
€19.95 -
Cosmo vase
€7.50 -
Allium clear vase – set of 3
€60.00 -
Allium amber vase – set of 3
€60.00 -
Allium grey vase – set of 3
€60.00 -
Fermoyle Pottery – white – bud vase
€35.00 -
Fermoyle Pottery – bud vase
€35.00 -
Vase – light green bottle with gold, small
€9.75 -
Vase – light green bottle with gold, tall
€12.30 -
Vase – dark green bottle with gold, small
€9.75 -
Herbarium vase trio-grey
€19.95 -
Vase – dark green bottle with gold, tall
€12.30 -
Jaipur ceramic vase – set of 3
€59.95 -
Sintra Vases – 3 pieces
€29.95 -
Oscar de la Renta dinner set
€157.80 -
Oscar de la Renta – charger plate
€74.95 -
Oscar de la Renta – dinner plate
€34.95 -
Oscar de la Renta – dessert plate
€24.95 -
Oscar de la Renta – side plate
€22.95 -
Regal White dinner set
€69.95 -
Regal white dinner plate
€25.95 -
Regal white dessert plate
€19.95 -
Regal white side plate
€14.95 -
Poppy Orientale dinner set
€144.80 -
Poppy Orientale – Charger plate
€69.95 -
Poppy orientale – Dinner plate
€29.95 -
Poppy Orientale – Dessert plate
€24.95 -
Poppy Orientale – side plate
€19.95 -
Artichoke large dinner plate – green
€29.95 -
Artichoke dessert plate – white
€21.95 -
Artichoke side plate – green
€18.95 -
Gardenia – green daisy – large plate
€54.95 -
Gardenia – green daisy – dessert plate (Bundle of 4)
€79.80 -
Gardenia – green daisy – dessert plate
€19.95