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Outdoor Entertaining Season
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Eating is fun. Eating outdoors at a beautiful table is more fun. Here are all my favorite the themes and finds for summer dining al fresco.
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Retro Vibes
 
La Dolce Vita
 
Girly Granny
 
Maximum Minimalist
 
Woodland Fairytale
 
Beyond the Sea

Retro Vibes

A mid-century table will always be my favorite table. This selection leans into sunny, summery citrus vibes

 
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A great brunch table pick. Like a literal sunny day on a table
hand block printed table runner. floral dots on blush pink. boho decor. linen tablecloth. preppy beach house. abstract. orange. easter.
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I have this set in a yellow orange and I love it. Bonus points if you can find this really cute carrier that the glasses came in.
Vintage Green Blendo Pitcher & 5 Glasses Set – Frosted Ombre Gold Rim – Mid...
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So cheerful and SO well priced.
Yellow White Polka Dot Glass Tumblers Vintage MCM Set of 8 w/ Hourglass Shape
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Delightful. Perfect. Love these. I would pair with the yellow polka dot glasses.
Vintage MCM Ombre Highball Glasses w/Pitcher 7 Pc Set Orange Amber Gold Rim
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With the napkins and everything for sub-$30. So lovely.
VTG RETRO TABLECLOTH EMBROIDERED CUT-WORK EDGE w LACE 4 CT NAPKINS 32"X44" NOS
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Versatile for a variety of tables
Vintage Indiana Glass Whitehall Cubist Ice Blue Footed Tumblers Set of 11
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I love layering these MCM patters on a table
Vintage Midcentury Green Basket Weave Glasses Set Of 6
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Might as well go all-in on the sunshine
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mustard Tablecloth Danish 88 Inches Floral Lace Trim
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Love this with the mustard, actually
Vintage Avocado Green Tablecloth Lace Trim Mid Century 58x58
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Stunner
Hobnail Jug - Tall - Apricot Chiffon
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In my cart for this summer for sure.
Mint Emerald Green MCM Tall Glass Pitcher W/ Narrow Pour
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Honestly, everything is better when served in this set
BLENDO 50s MCM Tall Pitcher & 6 Short Glass Set Ombré Frosted Yellow Vintage
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The cutest drinks tray
Large Mid Century German Woven Circular Tray
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Insane. Completely delightful.
Vtg Hand Blown Made In Italy Tall 13" Green Glass Pitcher/Ewer w/6 Goblets
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Anthro, but cooler.
Onyx Candlestick Holder Set Alabaster Marble Stone VTG Jim Tirrenia Italy 3.25”
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A set this size is pretty great for hosting - especially at this price.
Vintage Martini Glasses with Olive Green Stem - Set of 10
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Good for multiple events
New old stock vintage tablecloth,
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Kooky. In a positive way.
Set of 11 Spaghetti String Glass Tumblers Multicolor 1950s MCM Vintage
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More texture for the table
VTG Set Of 3 Mid Century Modern Danish Style Turned Wood Candle Holders 3” Teak
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These shapes are fun
Vintage Candlestick Candle Holders Turned Wood Unique Shapes Set 2
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An absolute delight.
Vtg MCM Tall glasses Tumblers set Of 6 Tri-tone gold rims barware Green Blue Red
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Retro party = deviled eggs
Boston Warehouse Deviled Egg Plate Vintage Kitchen Easter
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La Dolce Vita

If you have good pasta and good wine, you have a party. I'm obsessed with the drawn-on look of some of these tablecloths.

 
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The colors on this one are beautiful. Adding to cart.
Hand Block Printed Cotton Tablecloth: Burnt Red & Olive Green Floral
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Make these into menu cards instead of invitations
CIN CIN Party Invitation Template, Easily Printable, DIY Party Invitation, Party Stationery, Custom Party Invitation Template
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I could not love this more. Just add spaghetti and wine.
Italian Summer Tablecloth Italian Wedding Decor Italian Dinner Party Decor That's Amore Tablecloth Italian Collage Tablecloth Italian Theme
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You can’t have a bad time at this table
SOBREMESA Tablecloth • Handprinted • Handmade • Table dressing • Home Decor
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Wine. Spritz. Bubbles. What have you.
Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Wine Glasses (Set of 6)
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star of the app spread
Sardine Metal Cheese Knives (Set of 3)
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A bonkers set for basically no dollars
Vtg Hand Blown Made In Italy Tall 13" Green Glass Pitcher/Ewer w/6 Goblets
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Genuinely obsessed
Hand-Embroidered Linen Tablecloth
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Love this as a very nice alternative to a full tablecloth. This is such a great gift for a bride, also.
Personalized Embroidered Linen Table Runner, Foodie Gift with Initials
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You wouldn't make your guests take their digestif from a regular glass, would you?
Set of eight Schott Zwiesel Tritan crystal grappa or digestif glasses 7.5” Tall
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Like a more delightful take on a classic diner tablecloth
hand block printed table runner. red stripe on white. boho decor. linen tablecloth. birthday or dinner party decor.
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Little glasses are so much fun to bring out at the end.
Set of 6 AcquaVite/ Grappa Italian Glasses, New In Box
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A couple of vintage Italian candlesticks will go a long way. All you need is a bit of height.
11” Vintage Distressed, Italian Handmade Candlesticks Florentine Style
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Hear me out. One weird thing on the table will always be a good idea.
Hercules Bust Planter - Greek God Head Vase
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These go with a million different tablescapes
Vintage Green Hobnail Votive Candle Holder 2.5'' SET of 12
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Girly Granny

You must NOT be unwhimsical at this table - the vibe is ALL WHIMSY

 
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Really economical and does all the heavy lifting in terms of making the table feel special
Wildflower Cotton Tablecloth: French Vintage Table Decor - Waterproof Tablecloth
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I would do an all colored glass vintage table with this.
Green Indiana Whitehall Glass Sandwich Plate Serving Tray With Middle Handle Platter
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The prettiest handmade ceramic spoons. Perfect hostess gift and perfect for hosting.
Handmade Floral Ceramic Spoon, Unique Hand-Painted Flower Spoon, Decorative Ceramic Spoon
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These are so insanely pretty and would be a beautiful gift for a newlywed.
Embroidered Wildflower Napkins | Easter Decor | botanical embroidery | backyard wedding | housewarming | gift set | wildfower party napkins
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Deeply cute and functional plates. The size on these is perfect.
Vintage Anchor Hocking Miss America Pink Bread Plates/Pink Dessert Plates/Pink Saucers/Depression Glass/Appetizer Plates/Pink Glass Plates
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All in on maximum gilt granny
Set of 12 Round 13" Gold Charger Plates
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Deeply pretty
Famille Rose Mixed Salad Plates
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This is gorgeous and only $20. Set the prettiest table
Vintage Tablecloth Beige Cutwork Embroidery 68x104” Embroidered Handmade
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Great with mismatched napkins
Bulk Mix and Match Vintage English China Plates 8, 12, 24, 36+ for tea parties, teacups & more, made in england, USA tariffs/duty included
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Are you kidding me? This is adorable.
Rare Early 1900 Victorian Porcelain Divided Lobster Bowl Shell Decorative Dish
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You kind of never see these. Very cool. Useful across themes.
RARE 12 oz. Milk Glass Hobnail Ice Tea Highball MCM Tumblers Glasses-Set of 7
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The embroidery on these is really pretty. Great for a smaller party.
Vintage Hand Embroidered Ecru Linen Lot Of 6 Napkins Different Flower Each One
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Mismatched china forever.
Vintage Mismatched China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets Lot of 12 Total Mismatched
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For height
Blue Colored Ribbed Glass Taper Candle Holders Set of 2 Vintage Style
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Obsessed. Simpler than the pink one (but more economical as a result)
Antique Jose Schachtel Germany Porcelain Lobster Serving Dish Floral Gold Trim
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One of my favorite eBay searches is for vintage cutwork. So pretty.
Vintage Embroidered Cut Work Cotton Tablecloth-Scalloped Edge 108 X 66" oblong
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Like tulips for your booze.
Cynthia Rowley Ombre Wine Glasses - Set of 4
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Madeira cut work is my fave
MADEIRA Heavy EMBROIDERY CUTWORK LINEN Tablecloth White Beige 50x65” Vintage
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Maximum Minimalist

The Row-coded table

 
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I hate gray - Millenial Gray walls ruined it for me - it I make an exception for this exact shade and a modern, arty table.
Gray Linen Tablecloth: Handmade European Linen, Square or Rectangle
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So pretty.
Kafuh Japan Sauce Dishes, Set of 4, Blue and Silver Dipping Bowls, Replacement
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The marble feels really substantial
Marble Salt Cellar with Lid - Set of Two 3" Salt and Pepper Cellar, Salt Jar, Sugar Pot, Salt Box, Sugar Bowl | Kitchen Gifts for Her
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Obsessed with olive wood. Doing a natural materials table with this.
Handmade Olive Wood Sugar Bowl with Lid and Spoon | Rustic Kitchen Decor
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A more modern vibe
Concrete Salt and Pepper Pinch Pots, Modern Spice Keeper, Set of two Salt and Pepper Cellar, Salt Pepper Jar with Lid, Spice Bowl, Salt Box
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I can't express to you how perfectly sized and shaped these little bowls are. One of my favorite kitchen additions.
The Coupe Accessories Bundle
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The minimalist in me likes these. The maximalist likes them all together.
Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Vase, Handmade Irregular Boho Flower Pot, Artistic Accent
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A natural layer helps ground the table
20piece set of acacia wood dinner plates Round wooden tray 6-inch serving tray
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I love the look of these.
Organic Linen Napkins Set - Pre-Washed midi weight linen
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I have these. Best investment in my kitchen ever.
The Coupe Place Setting Bundle
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I love the Pidgeon Toe Ceramics stuff. We have their tumblers and they're great.
Pidgeon Toe Ceramics Era Serving Bowl
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NOT minimalist, but I like one contrasting element.
ANTIQUE VINTAGE PAIR OF ORNATE BRONZE BRASS CANDLESTICK 17” tall
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This bowl makes any dish look prettier
Large Handmade Ceramic Pasta Bowl, Serving Dish & Spoons
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Paper thin. In a good way.
Everyday Glass Tall Tumbler S/6
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Good as a decorative fruit bowl also
The Makers’ Mark pasta bowl, handmade
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Oof. So pretty.
Ceramic Water Pitcher
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Not economical. But very good.
Josephine N° 2 – Universal
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So beautifully imperfect.
Hand-crafted Porcelain Bread & Butter /Antipasti Plates
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The most gorgeous pitcher
Nina Pitcher
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These are gorgeeouuuss
Travis Wilson & Co 16704, Arts And Crafts Style Wicker Handle Silver Plated Tea And Coffee Pot Set, Circa 1910.
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These look so much more expensive than H&M
Light beige/marbled Marble Tea Light Holder at H&M Home | H&M US
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Ornate enough that it kind of stands on its own
Vintage Murano Art Glass pedestal Bowl / Centerpiece Amber W/ Silver Plated Base
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Woodland Fairytale

The goal is fantastical and a little off-kilter.
 
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As a layer
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Blackthorn Tablecloth
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A grounding color for a girly table
Indiana Glass Whitehall Avocado Green Cubist 6" Footed Tumbler LOT of 16 VTG MCM
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Huge and perfect for layering (also economical)
Faux Linen 90"x156" Rectangular Tablecloth Beige - Slubby Texture Wrinkle-Resistant Seamless Table Cover
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Truly, genuinely OBSESSED. These are incredible.
Set of 8 Vintage French Knife Rests ,Cutlery Holders Metal Lion Figurine ,1940s
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 Useful forever.
Vintage Wicker Charger Plates Set of 8 Round Rattan Woven Table Decor 13”
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I need this immediately. Brunch table superstar.
Vintage silver metal swan toast holder
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Footed bowls with actual feet are the BEST.
Vintage Hammered Brass Bowl with Claw Feet & Handles | Footed Brass Catchall | Decorative Centerpiece | Vintage Home Decor
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Honestly, the weirder the better on an entertaining table. Start a conversation.
Bird on Branch Candlesticks - Sold Individually
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This is super-economical whimsy
Gold Metal Peacock Sculpture
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This set does double duty at the holidays.
Franciscan Antique Green Dinner & Salad Plates 17pc Set USA MINT NOS Gold Trim
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Important to be a little weird at this table.
Set of 4 Orphee Liqueur Glasses by Justine Menard
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Hear me out. These will do a lot for drama and you can reuse for a spooky table.
Vintage Pair Of 5"Brass Candlesticks Made In Italy
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Suuuuch fun!
Pair Vintage Italian Brass Peacock Phoenix MCM MidCentury Candlestick Holders
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Beyond the Sea

 
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Love this if you’re doing a retro/tinned fish kind of night
Set of 8 - Vintage Shell Appetizer Picks
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Another perfect hostess gift, and super functional
Handmade Acrylic Dessert Spoon Set: Colorful Ice Cream Spoons
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Etsy has so many beautiful hand blocked linens and I love these for a hostess gift
Hand Block Printed Fish Tea Towel: Linen-Cotton Kitchen Decor
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I always try to buy in 12s for entertaining tables. These are versatile.
Large Lot 12 Vintage Cobalt Blue MCM Glass Tumblers Glasses Francesinho Brazil
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Lean into tinned fish night
Sardine Italian Inspired Menu Template printable, Hand drawn illustrated sardine party food menu, Whimsical menu scribble Italian menu green
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These house all your little plates and bowls of tinned fish and relish
vintage silverplate tray silver plate platter lot 2 Henley Camille 24"
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Just a litttle bit nautical
Navy Blue and White Ticking Stripe Woven Cotton Fabric Tablecloth, 60 x 120 R...
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The embroidery on this is something I’ve been looking for for like five years. Such a fun option for an Italian night
White Hand-Embroidered Linen Tablecloth – Minimalist Dinner Set Design – Elegant Everyday & Special Occasion Table Decor
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I love a sardine as much as the next person, but this is next level good.
Reed & Barton 669 Silver Plate Koi Candy Dish
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I always put salt and butter in these on the table.
Set of 6 Large Natural Scallop SEA SHELLS for Hors d'oeuvres, Crafts, Decor, etc
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Only one paper element allowed… but I like these.
Navy Blue Wavy Scallop Paper Placemats
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Worth the investment if you're a regular hostess.
Meyer Polished Aluminum Champagne/Wine Chiller
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Obsessed. These are so cute and economical.
Sardine Metal Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Multiples of this coral inspired sculpture on the table would work well
White Coral-Inspired Sculpture at H&M Home | H&M US
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Watch her hand-block these and the price will seem more reasonable
Lido Tablecloth
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I mean. A joy.
Loft1850 Silver Medium Octopus Glass Bowl & Stand
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This is super easy on a wood table. Decor sorted.
hand block sardine table runner
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This has an almost retro Seuss quality that I love.
Linen Cotton Tablecloth with Colorful Fishes Print
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These are a STEAL.
Set of 2 Large Round Brown Wicker Serving Trays w/ Handles, Matte Woven
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Obsessed
Giant Clam Seashell Wine Cooler, Aluminum Ice Bucket, Nickel Enamel Finish, Coastal Decor
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Appys & Tapas

 
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Again, I buy my tablecloths in multiples and these are beautiful and well priced
Mustard Floral Tablecloth for Dining Table, Kitchen Table, Wedding, Baby Shower, Dinner Party, Hand Block Printed on 100% Cotton Fabric
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Classic tapas dishes
Vtg Terracotta Ramekins Set of 4 Rustic Spanish Tapas Dishes Oven Earthenware
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A little mismatched napkin situation with mismatched china from the thrift is always a good idea
Assorted Napkins - Jaipur Hand Block Printed Napkins - 100% Cotton Cloth Napkins - Eco Friendly Reusable Cloth Napkins - Party Table Décor
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This is actually a great deal for the big tablecloth and 12 napkins
Vintage Madeira Cutwork & Embroidered Linen Tablecloth Ecru & 12 Napkins, SPAIN
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For a gorgeous tapas table.
Handmade Turkish Ceramic Bowls Set of 10 for Prep Tapas Nuts Snack Breakfast Serving
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For Spanish tapas night. Grate tomatoes on this with good olive oil and bread.
Speckled Garlic Plate
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Maximum color and texture
Delphine Square Table Cloth
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The perfect texture
Mia Placemat Set - Key Lime
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Always a fun addiiton
Appetizer Fish Plate
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This is a huge set. Love it.
Crate & Barrel Set 15 Salad Bowls 12 Appetizer Plates Acacia Philippines
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I like mixing and matching these
Set of 4 Spanish Terracotta Tapas Dishes | Cermer Spain
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An option B if you have a simple tablecloth. Obsessed with the scallops. These are SO pretty.
Assorted Mix and Match Embroidery Napkins Indian Floral Hand Block Printed Pure Cotton Cloth Napkin for Wedding Event Home Party Gift 18x18"
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