Both of my favorite places in our new home are outside. My front lawn where we spend almost every afternoon playing and my back deck where we have eaten 96% of our meals this summer. We’ve been eating breakfasts on the deck every morning and I plan to continue enjoying it until the absolute last ounce of summer is gone.
Here are a couple tips I’ve learned this summer for hosting a pretty family breakfast outside.
Setting a nice table involving both kids and adults means cutting down the amount of frilly glass sitting around. Instead of frill I love to find pretty bottles (like our water) that are also functional. Another way to do this is by putting normal condiments into pretty jars, buy our ketchup jar here.
Don’t shy away from using nice linens that you love outside, mix them with fun paper napkins for a relaxed table. Lastly, bring in extra morning light through candles (or battery powered Christmas lights which are safe for kids) even though the sun has risen, a few twinkling lights will easily make the morning special.
Photos by Victoria Hudgins (me).
LOVE how you incorporated the Aqua Panna colors in this shoot. I bought 50 of those bottles (unopened and nowhere close to expiring) on clearance and am saving them for my wedding!!! :D
great photos! and what a fun and colorful family breakfast!
This table is just gorgeous, and I’m envious of your outdoor dining room-so divine!
I am so inspired by your styling. Your use of color here is breathtaking! Plus you’ve inspired me to make the most of the next time I’m able to sit down to breakfast.
What a lovely set up you have right there! I love the colors in this shoot, so lively! :)
I love the knife you used, was it a DIY or vintage find?
The knife was actually a clearance Anthropologie score. It is one of my favorite pieces:)
Your pictures are always so gorgeous and inviting. I love it!
Love eating outside, it’s the best thing ever. And is that an Anthro egg plate I spot? It’s gorgeous!
Yes, isn’t it fun! It was a birthday present from a good friend. I just adore how it livens up a table.
I can’t wait for summer in the Southern Hemisphere to do some alfresco eating! I too adore that egg plate! The splash of colours is lovely. H xo