We are not even half way through february, but if the last couple of days are anything to go by, it will not be long before we say hello to the infamous Delhi summer. In the meantime, why not make the most of these few weeks when the weather is going to be just right for alfresco dining! Whether its an impromptu brunch with friends or a well-planned soiree for a special day in your life....going outdoors is sure to add to the merriment and delight ....joie de vivre indeed!!
A terrace, a deck or a generous backyard...whatever it is that your house has...use it to its full potential...lay that table with food and wine...go quirky, casual or elegant with decor...amid lush greenery and flowering bushes, under a palm tree or with fresh blossoms on the table.... everything works...
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| Thomas O'Brian |
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| Southern Accents |
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| elle decor |
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| Carolina Herrera Jr. Spain |
I love the refined elegance of this table done up in such a soothing color palette of off-white, olive green and a dash of mauve...
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| Cote Sud |
What's not to love......sheer perfection..
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via Circa Interiors
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Hanging lanterns and chandeliers from overhead branches to create that perfect mood.....
....Chinese paper lanterns for a fresh romantic look....
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| Traditional Home |
...or moroccan lanterns for a more exotic touch...
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| via vignettedesign blog |
Nothing spells glamour better than a chandelier , casually suspended from an overhead branch...
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| domino |
As the lights come on...the evening assumes an almost magical quality...
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enchantingly beautiful..as if it were a fairytale...
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domino
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How glorious would it be to dine with your closest friends under this gorgeous tree in full bloom and globes of light dancing overhead...
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| via misswallflower |
Its amazing how this setting, despite being in seemingly deserted location, is full of warmth and a feeling of intimacy. It would be wonderful to recreate this ambience on a beach ....for dinner with friends...
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....or better still....an intimate dinner with the one you love....
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