5 ways to host a summer party – as approved by Christie Brinkley
Plus, 5 Christie Brinkley-ways to host the most enchanted evening
Entertaining friends and family is no easy vice – and factor in a global pandemic, it's undoubtedly not getting any easier. Between restrictions and regulations, no one can get together, let alone host a get-together.
So, if you are looking for ways to elevate something as simple as family dinner, Christie Brinkley is here to help.
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Christie Brinkley outlined nothing short of a perfect blueprint on her Instagram on how to host the most spectacular summer soirée.
Among her must-have's list: matching monochromatic table and chairs, ocean blue accents, and all the countryside décor details possible. Deeming it très chic would be the understatement of the year – it's stunning.
To recreate this enchanted evening – and dress your tablescape to the nines – we've rounded up five ways to recreate this magical moment and the items you'll need.
Five Christie Brinkley-approved ways to host a summer soirée
From floral arrangements to rattan placemats, here's all the countryside décor you'll need to host the most enchanted evening – the Christie Brinkley-way. No travel required!
1. Commit to one color for outdoor furniture
<a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-10668447?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Pine-5-Traditional-Picnic-Table-with-2-Benches/32695624/product.html" data-link-merchant="overstock.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pine 5' Traditional Picnic Table with Two Benches l Was $932.49, Now $847.49, at Overstock
This <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-10668447?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Pine-5-Traditional-Picnic-Table-with-2-Benches/32695624/product.html" data-link-merchant="overstock.com"" data-link-merchant="overstock.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">55" picnic table and bench's Caribbean Blue is a shade deeper than Brinkley's, but make no mistake: it's just as luxurious. The Amish handcrafted stained wood is an unexpected-yet-pleasant choice — one in which guests will be swooning over for years to come.
2. Protect tables in the prettiest of ways
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Before you can serve up meals in style, you need to protect your investment and what better way to keep your table in tip-top shape than reaching for these <a href="https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/221109/456723/8154?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FBetter-Trends-Solid-Jute-Braided-Natural-Jute-Table-Runner-SS-RUJH1319NA%2F308714918" data-link-merchant="homedepot.com"" data-link-merchant="homedepot.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">jute braided placemats. They're not only doppelganger's to Brinkley's version, but they're perfectly on-trend with the current season too.
3. Accessorize tablescapes accordingly
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Add contrast to beautifully blue tables by pairing them with floral-based plates like this <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fnoritake-blooming-splendor-5-piece-place-setting%2F-%2FA-82779007" data-link-merchant="target.com"" data-link-merchant="target.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">5-piece set. The intricate detailing adds a feminine flair, romanticizing the table to perfection.
4. Rely on this chic choice to brighten things up
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Designed with a classic silhouette and sleek modern lines, this <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-13771918?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/beachcrest-home-metal-lantern-w003516333.html?piid=1277456010" data-link-merchant="wayfair.com"" data-link-merchant="wayfair.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">steel-based holder is ideal for framing all of the <a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-candles" data-link-merchant="homesandgardens.com"" data-link-merchant="wayfair.com"" data-link-merchant="wayfair.com"">best candles. Sensational when selecting a handful of different sizes, this burnished silver display will look sharp when surrounded by pops of color; this choice will light many nights to come.
5. Tie tablescapes together with floral finds
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Balance color schemes by reaching for these <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100624746-13771918?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/willa-arlo-interiors-peonies-floral-arrangement-in-vase-w004823723.html?piid=164687166" data-link-merchant="wayfair.com"" data-link-merchant="wayfair.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">magenta peonies. Reminiscent of the same florals you'd find locals picking come afternoon in the countryside, the deep color bundles in a translucent vase are the delicate details you'll need to consider your tablescape complete.
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Brittany Romano wrote for Homes & Gardens as a U.S. Shopping Editor. A graduate of New England College, Brittany started her career as a freelance fashion market assistant at Marie Claire. She later joined AMI, where she designed a highly profitable commerce vertical. Noted for her award-winning content, she's covered everything from celebrity beauty hacks to the most lavish home decor.
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