Outdoor Decor: Setting Your Table

The table is where everyone gathers, so be sure to get one big enough to fit all of your guests. A simple white table works perfect for a country setting and will work with any décor.

Dura-Trel Traditional White Picnic Table, #322.99; amazon.com

What better way to have a glass of iced tea, fresh lemonade, or add candlelight to your table? Mason jars add a fun twist to any drink and work perfectly both indoors and out.

Mason Sipping Jars, $48; anthropologie.com

Placemats keep food from spilling on your table cloth, while adding the perfect touch to your all-white summer cookout.

Rope Charger Placemats, $16.50 each; potterybarn.com

These white lanterns will add charm to your table or will look gorgeous hanging from trees in such an organic setting. They will also help provide a little light as dusk approaches.

Cathedral Lanterns, $10-15 each; pier1.com

Fun reusable plates will add zest to your summertime cookout! Get them personalized with your initials or pick up a pack in a timeless pattern so they won't get lost in the mix!

Baroque Melamine Dinner Plates, $140 (for six); horchow.com

Keeping your refreshments cool when it's hot out is a must. Rather than pull out a musty cooler, grab an ice bucket that can sit atop your table and is within reach for everyone.

Outdoor Metal Ice Bucket, $22; westelm.com

Make sure to use durable reusable silverware to keep it eco-chic!

Dipped Flatware 5-pc Set, $29; westelm.com

If you don't have time to pick them fresh, grab a few faux flowers from the craft store. This way you will have a great centerpiece no matter what kind of rush you're in...and no one will know the difference!

Faux Hydrangea Arrangement, $30.99; potterybarn.com