How to nail entertaining at your place this summer
Dreaming of an organised and colourful home this summer complete with a beautiful alfresco table? We’re here to make your life easier with our tips and tricks to help you breeze through the festive hustle and make everyone feel right at home at your place.
From on-trend table styling to a grazing board that’s sure to impress. Check it out below.
Summer table styling
The most important part of any occasion starts with the table. Creating a beautiful table that’s the perfect space to enjoy yummy food and a few laughs.
This season, the Italian summer vibe is everywhere. Bring a little of the Riviera to your space with bright pops of colour. Think fun glassware & ceramic bowls for a playful setup. Textured placemats and printed napkins add that extra bit of flair. And when the sun goes down, long-stemmed candles set the perfect vibe.
Top tips:
• Splurge on a high-quality tablecloth, check out i love linen
• Add summer fruit to the table to brighten the space
• Save on affordable placemats & coloured glassware
We’d recreate this at our Mandogalup display. It’s the perfect space for entertaining with an open-plan kitchen that flows into the dining and alfresco spaces, making entertaining easy this summer!
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DIY grazing board
Impress your friends/ family this summer with an Italian deli-style grazing board using fresh produce and local ingredients. This is the perfect starter!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A wooden grazing board/ a large circular ceramic plate for serving (add cheese knives & small bowls)
- Seasonal fruits/ vegetables: opt for cherries, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, nectarines & marinated olives, capsicum
- Meats (optional): prosciutto, ham and salami
- Cheeses: a mix of soft cheeses (brie/ goat cheese) and hard cheeses (cheddar/ gouda) and fun options like blue cheese
- Carbs: water crackers, crostini, breadsticks or a freshly sliced focaccia loaf
Looking for a home where you can cook up a storm? You’ll love our Mindarie display.
Refreshing mocktail recipe
Sip into summer with our take on a lychee watermelon spritzer mocktail. This is one for the whole family to enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 3 limes
- 12 fresh lychees, peeled, destoned
- 1L coconut water, chilled
- 200grams watermelon , cut into 3mm-thick wedges
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 3 cups chilled lemonade
- 4 small mint sprigs
Image source/ credit: Woolworths
Home designs perfect for entertaining
Dreaming of the perfect alfresco space for all your entertaining needs? We’ve got you covered with designs to keep the living, dining and alfresco spaces connected.
Check out our favourite home designs (with spacious alfresco’s):
Ready to take summer entertaining to the next level? These tips will bring all the good vibes to your next get-together, so you can kick back and enjoy in the special moments with your favourite people!
Images sourced/ credit: Pinterest
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