The grown-up picnic: how to set your alfresco table
Whether you’re an outdoorsy type or firmly on the inside, setting a chic green-hued table will bring a natural, relaxed alfresco style to your next gathering, inside or out.
The inspiration...
The inspiration...
Take it outside.
Hessian Table Runner
Hessian Table Runner
Nothing says outdoors like hessian. Run this Vintage Affair down the table for a smooth setting. www.gingerray.co.uk RRP $22.
Pottery Barn Napkins
Pottery Barn Napkins
Let’s talk linen. Match in natural toned napery for a clean look. Pottery Barn RRP $49 set of 4.
Freedom Vase
Freedom Vase
Kermit tells us it ain’t easy being green, but we have to disagree. Case in point: this super cute green tinged vase from Freedom. RRP $29.95.
Guzzini Pitcher
Guzzini Pitcher
Quench guests’ thirst with this cute grass-inspired Guzzini pitcher filled with your favourite tipple. Peter’s of Kensington RRP $35.
Georg Jensen Pepper Grinder
Georg Jensen Pepper Grinder
Would you like pepper with that? Grind it out with Georg Jensen’s take on rustic. David Jones RRP $140.
Ikea Rustik Cutlery Set
Ikea Rustik Cutlery Set
These beauties are from Ikea. RRP $29.99 for the 20 piece set.
Freedom Jett Bowl
Freedom Jett Bowl
Alfresco style calls for easy-going tableware, like this Jett bowl from Freedom. RRP $5.95.
Freedom Blaze Candle
Freedom Blaze Candle
Candlelight is king when it comes to creating a lo-fi vibe and this three-wick candle from Freedom nails it. RRP $16.95.
Villeroy and Boch Goblet
Villeroy and Boch Goblet
Green is good when it comes to glassware for your alfresco table. Sub in these lush Villeroy and Boch tumblers and goblets for a finishing flourish. Tumblers RRP $18.95, goblets $40.95 Villeroy and Boch.