Preparation
If there’s one thing we know to be true about summer, it’s that the season’s good weather makes us all a bit more eager to get outdoors. And if you love to entertain, hosting a get-together on your deck, patio, or in your backyard is a great way to take advantage of all that summer has to offer. The only hitch? You need some great outdoor entertaining pieces. If your pieces could use a refresh, you’re in luck: Sur La Table’s midsummer sale happening right now, and you can score the perfect entertaining setup to dine outdoors for your next alfresco gathering.
The summer-centric collection is perfect for all of your hosting needs, starting with the Sur La Table Mercado 12-Piece Dinnerware Set ($63.96, originally $128, surlatable.com). The beautiful dishes will pair perfectly atop a nature-inspired table runner, like the Sur La Table Ocean Fan Runner ($14.96, originally $30, surlatable.com). And there are even more discounted staples that will make entertaining easier than ever. Ahead, shop our seasonal favorites.
Sur La Table Mercado 19.5-Inch Rectangle TrayTAG Citronella Glass Votives, Set of SixSur La Table Mercado 12-Piece Dinnerware SetSur La Table Outdoor Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of SixTAG Malibu Mango Wood Fish BowlSur La Table Ocean Fan Runner
Serve up a charcuterie board, grilled meat, or summery drinks on this melamine platter. Emulating Spanish tilework, this entertaining piece also has a floral motif with scrollwork in addition to a blue border.
Shop Now: Sur La Table Mercado 19.5-Inch Rectangle Tray, $14.96 (originally $30), surlatable.com.
Keep bugs at bay at your outdoor gathering with these candles. The set of votives, which feature a refreshing citronella scent, can burn for up to 10 hours.
Shop Now: TAG Citronella Glass Votives, $9.96 for six (originally $20), surlatable.com.
Need seasonal plates and bowls for your summer get-together? Look to this 12-piece dinnerware set. Not only are the four melamine dinner plates, four salad plates, and four cereal bowls dishwasher-safe and nearly unbreakable, they are absolutely stunning—taking after the design of Spanish tilework.
Shop Now: Sur La Table Mercado 12-Piece Dinnerware Set, $63.96 (originally $128), surlatable.com.
Your next picnic, barbecue, or backyard feast will be complete with these stemless wine glasses. They are as sturdy as they are elegant for any outdoor event with their scratch- and shatter-resistant make.
Shop Now: Sur La Table Outdoor Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of Six, $19.96 (originally $40), surlatable.com.
Fresh fish makes an amazing addition to a summer menu. And this stylish, artisan-made bowl from India will make serving it to your friends and family easy when entertaining.
Shop Now: TAG Malibu Mango Wood Fish Bowl, from $49.96 (originally from $100), surlatable.com.
This runner truly speaks to the warm-weather season. Its fan print is stunning on a tabletop and will keep your table free of scratches and spills.
Shop Now: Sur La Table Ocean Fan Runner, $14.96 (originally $30), surlatable.com.
