dream dining & entertaining outdoors

Summer is quickly approaching – and in the world of entertaining that means we get to start taking our get-togethers from the dining table to the patio table! Poolside cocktail parties, Sunday afternoon BBQ’s, and kick-back backyard dinner parties – complete with frosty beverages of course – are just a couple of the perks that the warmer weather brings.

Some of you may already have that great backyard with tons of open space to fill with lots of fantastic outdoor furniture and friends – and some may just have to plan for “one day” (you know, when you hit the jackpot in Vegas, get that hefty promotion, or hit it big with that genious invention of yours). In any case, it’s fun to dream! Here are some ultra-cool outdoor settings that I personally find dreamy for entertaining…

{pictured above and below: modern outdoor furnishings from Design Within Reach} above: Bubble Club Sofa ($889 ea), Prince Aha Stool $(87 ea), and Luau Portable Lamps ($250 ea); below: Primary Pouf benches ($330 ea) and Jellyfish Chairs and Ottomans ($600/set)

{pictured below: contemporary outdoor furnishings from West Elm – click here to view all}