entertaining, outdoor, party ideas, tabletop inspiration
Al Fresco In The City With Crate & Barrel
For the first time in my life, I have a rooftop deck to enjoy sunny days on. For years, I haven't even had a little patio or patch of grass to call my own, so you better believe I'm excited to spend hours enjoying my city views and barbecues and many many evenings of entertaining up in my own little slice of heaven...
Of course, one cannot entertain without a proper dining table... chairs... and a beautiful tabletop setting all from the Paola Navone collection for Crate & Barrel...
I love the whimsy and the Mediterranean flair that Paola injects into her designs. She plays with shape and scale so beautifully, but leaves it all feeling really fun at the same time...
Dining outside is so refreshingly casual, a table like this is easy to put together. I pulled all of my favorite pieces from the current and past Paola Navone collections - throwing white blooms into some of the glassware and layering some of the more simple pieces with the oversized ones for a fun mix.
We also threw together some casual seafood fare that any Southern Italian would be proud of - pan-seared calamari and even some sardines as appetizers, topped off with an insanely refreshing cocktail - all of which I'll be sharing with you soon!
Of course, the best part of the evening is when the sun finally begins to set and that golden glow settles over the city as the lights in the buildings create a twinkling skyline. These are my favorite nights - the ones spent talking in the darkness, when it stays warm late into the evening, granting permission to stay up way too late sharing a meal, and many memories, with good friends.
The best part? My friends, summer has just begun. I can't wait to create many many memories on this rooftop in the coming months! I'm so thrilled and thankful to have this special little spot in the city to call my own.
To create your own little urban sanctuary, check out the Paola Navone collection from Crate & Barrel and stay tuned for all the recipes for the dishes and drinks in this post!
photography by belathée // styling by cassandra lavalle for coco+kelley // tunic by zara
This looks incredible! I love the Paola Navone collection, and I especially love your outdoor table. That is gorgeous!
if this is not THE cutest set up I have ever seen I dont know what is! I want an invite!
This dining chairs are to DIE! — also, did I miss this? Where is that chic black and white top (dress?) from?!
x Lily
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Thanks Lily! The dress/top is Zara!
Oh my gosh what a beautiful summer dinner set up! I love the color pallet of turquoise and black, they are not two colors that I would initially think to pair together but it is working soo well here.
Love all these Paola Navone designs, especially the great dishes. And the fish platter = perfection!
I love your top – who makes it?
thanks emmy – just added the link to the sources – it’s from zara!
Cassandra – beautiful and so stylish! I love the table – can you give me the source?
Hey Sally – it’s ALL from Crate & Barrel! Chairs, table and all 🙂
That table. Where is it from?? The simple legs with the marble is perfection!
Sorry if that wasn’t clear, Shannon – they’re all from Crate & Barrel! Every last piece!
This makes me look forward to a great Seattle summer even more!
This setup is pure perfection! Every city girls dreams of having ANY sort of outdoor space to call their own. I hope you enjoy every minute of the summer in your urban oasis and here’s hoping for a warm Fall!
OMG…i love this space, i could live here.. a wonderful space to hangout everyday..i love all the decor, you have a fabulous style..
xo
Sister, you are such a talent!
Love this entire post top to bottom!
So wonderful! Every detail is perfect! x
Wow wow wow, those chairs are fab-u-lous!
Love the legs on the chairs. They look like tortoiseshell glasses!
This is such a gorgeous set up for an outdoor dinner! Great job!
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This is lovely!!! I love Seattle summers.
I’m looking for a white marble table and I love the look of yours. Could you tell me where you purchased it or was it custom made? The whole look is amazing!
Jenn, everything here is from Crate & Barrel!
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