Late summer is a great time for alfresco dining. I have pulled this tablesetting together very easily by using a pot of lettuce I had growing and some tiny pots of herbs.
A simple plain pale yellow tablecloth makes a great summery canvas for this tablesetting. You can never go wrong with basic white dinnerware and white napkins. This is my square set of dishes and the bowls make ideal holders for the little terracotta pots of herbs that I placed at each setting. The herbs add a bright touch of green and tie in with the lettuce centerpiece. Plus, the herbs can be clipped and added to the salad!
If you are so inclined, you can give each guest a pot of herbs to take home after your dinner party.
Floral centerpieces are not always necessary for tablesettings. In this setting, I am using a pot of lettuce and allowing each guest to cut his or her own lettuce and make individual salads. This always makes a great conversation piece and adds some fun to the event. I grow a number of these pots of lettuce over the summer and, if I am short on time or don’t have flowers for a centerpiece, I can always use the makings of the salad course as my table centerpiece!
Don’t forget to include the scissors in the centerpiece so guests can “harvest” the greens for their salads!
A simple and casual summer placesetting.
With casual alfresco dining, it’s easy to mix and match crystal pieces.
And, here’s an overhead view of the table; clean, simple lines with splashes of green for color.
I hope you have enjoyed my fresh greens and herbs tablesetting. Is alfresco dining a part of your summer?
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