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My Outdoor Oasis-Outdoor Decor and Entertaining Ideas!

by heather 48 Comments

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Summer means enjoying Outdoor Living and bringing the indoors outside! See my Outdoor Oasis Decor and Entertaining Ideas!

See my fun Outdoor Oasis Decor and Entertaining Ideas! www.settingforfour.com

Last week I spent a lot of time indoors on my quick and easy living room makeover, but usually when summer arrives I spend most of my time on my deck where I love to create a relaxing outdoor oasis with flowering plants, our dining table, chairs and decor! I love to make my outdoor dining area an extension of  my home and bring the inside out!

This past week we had some friends over for a dinner party and Pier 1 Imports graciously helped me decorate our deck and table with their new line of outdoor decor. Come see my #Pier1OutdoorParty : 

The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warm…and there wasn’t one mosquito to be seen!  Six of our friends came over and we spent the afternoon chatting and catching up with each other’s busy lives! 

To get the party started, I served up my tasty Lemon Blueberry, Pomegranate Ice Tea. Our friends loved the looks of  this large clear drink dispenser with it’s apothecary style lid and as a hostess I love the fact that it’s a way for my guests to serve themselves drinks!! We had a bucket of iced bottled beverages on standby too.

 Entertaining tip! This gorgeous Drink Server is the perfect way to serve Ice Tea at your next party! www.settingforfour.com 

Getting set up for our Outdoor Oasis Party on the Deck! www.settingforfour.com

I used this large blue and white Trellis platter to carry these the tumblers,  these pretty navy blue hemstitch napkins  and blue and white chevron napkins down to my deck in one trip…. so convenient!  I love this platter – it’s shatterproof and perfect for outdoor entertaining! I’ve used it to serve desserts too – it’s the perfect size to hold a batch of my yummy Coconut Lemon Lime Bars with Shortbread Crust!

 Outdoor Oasis Decor - lantern, platter and chevron napkins. www.settingforfour.com

My oceanic blue decor items make me feel like I’ve escaped to a luxurious seaside hideaway! I grew up on the beaches of a freshwater lake so I love any excuse to decorate with watery blues! 

Tablesetting Ideas for an Outdoor Oasis Party www.settingforfour.com

I decorated our table with pillar candles and this gorgeous blue lantern.  I used LED candles in the lantern – our guests really loved how it glowed at night!  For supper we served this yummy Strawberry Salad with Poppyseed and Sesame Seed Dressing, barbecued hamburgers and Italian sausages. Our friend brought over these yummy cupcakes from a local cupcake business for dessert – thanks PJ!!

Backyard Outdoor Oasis Party Food and Decor Ideas www.settingforfour.com

 Napkins in watery blues for my Outdoor Oasis Party! www.settingforfour.com

We had a great afternoon and evening of eating a delicious meal, sipping on drinks and chatting til the sun went down!

My Outdoor Oasis starts with making planters filled with flowering plants like lavender and dusty miller! www.settingforfour.com

 Outdoor Entertaining tip: Use outdoor lanterns to add fun lighting to your next outdoor party! www.settingforfour.com

I can’t wait to host our next get outdoor party – isn’t that what summer is about? Enjoying the outdoors and catching up with friends!

Would you like to see more beautiful outdoor oasis ideas to create one of your own?
Check out my lovely friends’ outdoor oasis parties:
Satori Design for Living, So Much Better with Age,  Suburble,  Heather Inspired, A Pretty Life in the Suburbs, Brooklyn Berry Designs and
Fynes Designs
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Between Naps on the Porch         By Stephanie Lynn    Coastal Charm     Tip Junkie       Savvy Southern Style

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heatherHeather is a Designer and the owner of the Interior Design and Lifestyle website SettingforFour.com Heather offers online EDesign services Instagram and family friendly, elegant interiors.

 

 

Comments

  1. Tara says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    I LOVE that blue lantern, Heather! Outdoor lighting is my weakness…

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 16, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Me too Tara!! Pier 1 has several great choices for outdoor lighting! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  2. Virginia Fynes says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Looks like a lovely party! That punch looks so delicious… and the cupcake too!

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 16, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks Virginia!! We had a great time – isn’t it nice to enjoy the outdoors with friends and lovely decor?

      Reply
  3. juani04 says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Your table party decor looks great, and I am going to use your recipes suggestions for my next girls nigh at my home.

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Fabulous – I’m glad you found some recipe inspiration! The Strawberry Sesame Salad is always a huge hit with our friends!! I’m glad you like my table decked out with Pier 1 Imports prettiness!

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Looks great, girl!! I love the indigo blue accents 😉
    Hugs,
    Jamie

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks Jamie – I love edecorating with the blue tones! Indigo, lapis blue and watery blues…love them all!

      Reply
  5. Ginnie says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    This looks like such a fun party! Love the pretty decorations:)

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks Ginnie – we had a great time catching up and relaxing with some good food and the gorgeous decor!

      Reply
  6. Felicia says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Beautiful outdoor space and great ideas. Thanks to your husband for his service to our country and your family for your sacrifice.

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      You are so thoughtful and sweet to say that – Thank you!!! I’ll pass on your comments to my hubby!

      Reply
  7. Jill Greenlaw says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:29 am

    Great ideas! I love celebrating outdoors during the summer. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      You are so welcome Jill!! I can’t get enough of being outdoors this summer after the long winter we had! Whew!

      Reply
  8. Lyn says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I love the bamboo Calico cat windchime, I would probably get that

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      I love windchimes! Thanks for entering and visiting Lyn!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I adore Pier I !!!!!!!!!! Love the blue.. thanks for the giveaway!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      June 17, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      ps I’d pick out all the lanterns… I cannot resist!!

      Reply
      • heather says

        June 17, 2014 at 4:15 pm

        The lantern’s are gorgeous I agree Anne!!!

        Reply
    • heather says

      June 17, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      You’re welcome Anne – thanks for visiting and entering the giveaway!

      Reply
  10. Jen @ Go Green says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    I love how many practical things Pier 1 has. I got curtains for our sons room there and they were perfect for a nursery and still work now in his big boy room.

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      I’m so glad you love Pier 1 Imports too Jen!

      Reply
  11. Becky Weber says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I would choose a papasans with a colorful cushion for our porch!

    Reply
  12. Marie says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:27 am

    All of the lanterns are so pretty. i would love to have them on my deck.

    Reply
  13. angela m says

    June 18, 2014 at 8:40 am

    I would choose the Medium Jeweled Lantern – Black

    Reply
  14. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I would pick the Isabelle End Table!

    Reply
  15. Thomas Murphy says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:15 am

    I would get the Swingasan® – Mocha

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  16. Sandi says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Everything looks so great! Loving the Serge Stripe Pillows from Pier 1. Thanks!

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks for visiting Sandi! Good Luck in the Giveaway!

      Reply
  17. Amy Orvin says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I’d choose the Watermelon Serving Bowls

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      I love those serving bowls!! Adorable!

      Reply
  18. Britt @ My Daily Randomness says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    LOVE all the blue! So Pretty! We are just getting our backyard into shape now! Can’t wait until it’s finished so we can finally do some entertaining!

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      I hope you get your yard finished real soon and enjoy your summer outside Britt!

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I’m all about dishes…always!! 🙂 So my choice would be the Trellis platter in green. Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      I love the green version too!

      Reply
  20. Cindy says

    June 18, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I love the red crackle lantern. It would look great with all my new summer red items.
    Cindy

    Reply
  21. Heather says

    June 18, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I adore that blue colour you chose. Nicely done!

    Reply
  22. Adam says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    My wife collects mushroom decor so I’s get the frog on mushroom birdbath

    Reply
  23. Christina @ The DIY Mommy says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:27 am

    Beautiful! I love your colour palette and I especially love that drink server. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  24. Donnamae says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I love Pier 1! And that blue lantern is so pretty! That would probably be my choice…however, there is this aqua tray that I’ve had my eye on! Thanks for the chance! 😉

    Reply
  25. Krista @ the happy housie says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:08 am

    LOVE love love the blue and white- such a beautiful table setting. You are a master of creating a lovely ambiance – wish I could come over for a party!!
    ~Krista

    Reply
  26. Linda a says

    June 19, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    The blue lantern is my favorite.

    Reply
  27. natalie yeoman says

    June 19, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    i would pick the Aluminum Tilting Umbrella – Sand

    Reply
  28. Susan Christy says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I really love the Catalina Cove Rug.

    Reply
  29. Vera K says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I love the blue Rania table. I might have to go “take a look” at it today!

    Reply
  30. Christine says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:32 am

    soooooooo gorgeous Heather…Pier 1 has awesome lanterns!!! xoxoxo Christine from Little Brags

    Reply
  31. Meegan says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:46 am

    What a beautiful setting, Heather. Very inviting and cozy. I love each and every detail. Pier1 is one of my fave stores.

    Reply

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