A guest post from Blair Friedeman, editor of the blog Delight by Design, and project manager at
Megan Winters Atelier and Maison.

No matter your style or budget, these playful outdoor textiles, entertaining essentials, and sophisticated table options will inspire you to pop a few al fresco dinner invitations in the mail!

THE BEST OF OUTDOOR SOFTGOODS

(left to right, top to bottom) Thom Filicia’s Tioga Rug in Ink (for Safavieh), Mokum Tau Stripe in Coast, Dash and Albert Ivory Rope Rug, Chris Barrett Design Cambria Print in Surfgrass, Trina Turk Peacock Print in Pool (for Schumacher)

THE BEST OF OUTDOOR CASE PIECES

(left to right, top to bottom) South of the Market Garden Table ($3,150), CB2 Element Coffee Table ($399), West Elm Baltic Dining Table ($499), Crate and Barrel Alfresco Natural Folding Table ($199), Jayson Home Dakota Table ($1,195),  Pottery Barn Abbott Zinc Top Rectangular Dining Table ($1,399)

THE BEST OF OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS

(left to right, top to bottom) Weber Performer Grill, Crate & Barrel Exclusive ($349.95), Muswell Stool from Jayson Home ($195), Beach Party Dispenser from Jayson Home ($250), Block Party Dinnerware from Kate Spade (plates are $22 each), Woven Nickel Star Hurricane available at Branca ($275), Apple Herringbone Throw available at Serena and Lily ($250)