Barbeques, picnics, pool parties, nights around the firepit: Summer is here in all its glory! These events will be the highlights that you will remember. You can make any of these occasions even more special. And no, I’m not talking about running off to the local party store and filling your cart with paper goods. Simply set your GPS to your local antique, thrift or consignment shop where you will find an abundance of treasures. And can set your summer table with vintage finds.
Set Your Summer Table With Vintage Linens
Just because you’re eating outside doesn’t mean your table has to be covered in plastic. Give it a touch of elegance with vintage table linens. Vintage tablecloths in fun, kitschy patterns are a great start for your summer table. Can’t find the right size or shape in a vintage cloth? Check out the retro placeman selection as well. And, while you’re at it, why not grab some cloth napkins to go along with? The best part is that there’s no need to match the paint color in the dining room or the wallpaper in the kitchen. The whole of the outdoors is your canvas. Choose patterns or colors that make you happy.
Add To The Fun With Some Vintage Glassware
Thrift and consignment stores, like Consignments Ltd., have loads of vintage glassware. You can find wine glasses, coupes, cocktail glasses, even juices in every color of the rainbow. Pick up on a dominant color in the table linens you found or mix and match patterns for even more interest. And the best part is you don’t have to cry if any of them breaks during the celebrations, because the prices are so reasonable.
Colorful Plates and Serving Dishes
If you like the idea of color when setting your summer table then you’ll love dish patterns like Fiesta and Harlequin that you can often find at thrift and consignment shops. These sets are not one color, but a variety of colors meant to go together. You can pick up red bowls, blue plates and white desserts. Or each person can have a different color plate? Vintage china sets are also excellent buys at thrift and consignment shops, so think about scoring one in a fun pattern and blow the socks off your friends when setting your summer table.
Add Creative Decor To Make Your Summer Table Even More Special
This part of setting your summer table is where you get to be extra creative. I love the vintage radio on this table. It makes the whole setting extra fun. You can look for unique vases or planters for your centerpiece, or go totally off-script, as with this radio. Maybe it’s a crazy sculpture of a frog that catches your eye or some unique candlesticks. Put them in the middle of the table, why not? It’s up to you and how much fun you want to have setting your summer table with vintage items. It’s the joie de vivre!
Go out and enjoy the summer, my friends. Marianne
And if you’re still hungry for more related info, check out my previous blogs like: Steps to Set A Beautiful Table and Best Summer Entertaining Items From Thrift and Consignment.
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