
We’re making the most of the weather these days by entertaining friends safely outside. I loved this table setting that incorporates both late summer and early fall.

My husband strung lights on the upper deck last week, and our evening with close friends was a perfect time to show them off.

For this dinner, I used our simple white plates and grass mats as the backdrop, then added sunny yellow napkins from Provence to match our sunflowers from the garden. Red zinnias emphasize summer, while a white pumpkin hints at fall. Also, peep that gorgeous linen runner from @southhousedesigns! I put it on the diagonal to keep things informal. I’ll be using these in many settings all season long.

We had a lovely evening and enjoyed the cool breezes that hinted at fall. If only this season would last longer!

