TAKE DINNER OUTSIDE WITH THESE DESIGN-FORWARD IDEAS

FROM NEUTRAL TO NATURAL, THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST IN OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING DESIGN

BY HANNAH SELINGER

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Mo e on from plastic with Food52’s gorgeous outdoor dinnerware Te online rand carries Tarhong s Planta Organic Outdoor dinnerware a plant- ased material made in large part from am oo powder and corn starch Te -piece set which comes with dinner plates salad plates and cereal owls is a aila le in matte lack terra cotta and dune Te rand also produces high- ualit and design-forward acr lic outdoor drinkware Short tum lers tall tum lers and go lets all a aila le in sets of si are a aila le in sage and green and are oth patio- and dishwasher-safe

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Finall make a old and weather-resistant statement with Tina Fre s resin collection sold at Southampton s Homenature Resin is the new melamine and this water-repellent material is in this ear Te designer s neutraltoned PA-free resin hampagne and ice uckets ice scoops and large entertaining uckets are perfect for entertaining in st le Resin coasters and charcuterie tra s are a casual and cool addition to any indooroutdoor space And the Resin Fleur Tra ollection the round tra s come in ellow cherr -red and a uamarine add a pop of color to an outdoor ar making our outdoor space a re ection of our interior design Tis ear make our outdoor dining area a d cor priorit