How To Host a Late Summer Soiree

Bohemian-style dinner from eyeswoon.com

Before we let the sweetness of summer fade to a memory, why not host a late summer soiree this Labor Day Weekend filled with homemade food, fresh flowers, and rustic accents? Keep it simple, and capture the magic of late summer with these outdoor dining accents and accessories. 

Recreate the beautiful outdoor picnic-style dinner party above with oversized pillows and blankets. We love these large, plush pillows from Anthony Catalfano Home. Feel free to mix and match - for Labor Day, the more casual the better. 

Pillows from Anthony Catalfano Home

For a fun, enchanted late summer feel, try bringing some of your wooden indoor furniture outside (weather permitting). The rustic wooden dining table and chairs below look beautiful against the late summer foliage. 

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Recreate the look above with these gorgeous antique Scottish Pitch Pine side chairs, available now from Marcoz Antiques. Their light shade make them the perfect companion to a casual outdoor dinner. 

Scottish Pitch Pine Side Chairs; 2nd qtr 19th Century; Great Britian; from Marcoz Antiques

Nothing says end of summer soiree quite like hanging lanterns. They're so easy to set up and create a truly magical outdoor environment, while also allowing you to illuminate the dinner hour well into the night.

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To achieve a similar look, snag some of these finely-crafted glass hanging lanterns from Arhaus. They're sturdy and can be hung from above or placed on the table as a statement-making centerpiece. 

Hanging lanterns from Arhaus

To create a cohesive tablescape that's casual but still elegant, try pairing rustic outdoor furniture with all-white plates and platters of differing shapes and sizes. The result is a setting that feels uniform, but not overly so. 

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ARTEFACT HOME|GARDEN has the right idea with these porcelain and clay glasses and votives. Their undulating shapes and textures are perfect for one last summer hurrah. 

Votives, glasses, and plates available at ARTEFACT HOME\GARDEN.