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10 Easy Pieces: Gardenista Editors’ Outdoor Dining Essentials

With warm weather approaching, our thoughts turn to alfresco dining: here’s a roundup of the essentials our editors keep on hand to make outdoor dining and entertaining easy:

Indestructible Glasses

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Janet’s nomination for indestructible drink ware is Play Clear Acrylic Barware, available in two sizes, from $4.50 to $4.95 per glass depending on size from CB2.
Above: Janet’s nomination for indestructible drink ware is Play Clear Acrylic Barware, available in two sizes, from $4.50 to $4.95 per glass depending on size from CB2.

Linen Tablecloth

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Francesca likes the Natural Linen Table Cloth with black stripes; available in several sizes and prices starting at 55 by 80 inches for $73.81 from Alabatis via Etsy.
Above: Francesca likes the Natural Linen Table Cloth with black stripes; available in several sizes and prices starting at 55 by 80 inches for $73.81 from Alabatis via Etsy.

Bistro-Style Flatware

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 Julie stocks up on bistro-style flatware; the Gingko Le Prix Flatware is available in several colors and costs $40.39 for a 20-piece flatware set (service for four) at Amazon.
Above: Julie stocks up on bistro-style flatware; the Gingko Le Prix Flatware is available in several colors and costs $40.39 for a 20-piece flatware set (service for four) at Amazon.

Bistro-Style Wine Glasses

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 For sipping wine outdoors, we like the classic French bistro-style Clear Tumbler Wine Glasses from Picardie; a set of six is $14.48 at Amazon.
Above: For sipping wine outdoors, we like the classic French bistro-style Clear Tumbler Wine Glasses from Picardie; a set of six is $14.48 at Amazon.

Hardwood Bowls

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 Christine’s favorite bowls for serving summer salads are Colonial Hardwood Bowls made of walnut; $35 to $161, depending on size, from the Vermont Bowl Company.
Above: Christine’s favorite bowls for serving summer salads are Colonial Hardwood Bowls made of walnut; $35 to $161, depending on size, from the Vermont Bowl Company.

Glass Carafes

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 The Wide Mouth Juice Jar from German company Weck can be used as a refrigerator-to-table container for homemade iced tea, coffee, or juice. A set of two 7.25-inch-tall jars is $14 at Terrain (rubber rings and metal clamps included).
Above: The Wide Mouth Juice Jar from German company Weck can be used as a refrigerator-to-table container for homemade iced tea, coffee, or juice. A set of two 7.25-inch-tall jars is $14 at Terrain (rubber rings and metal clamps included).

Wooden Trays

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 Janet is devoted to the Stockholm Serving Tray from Ikea; made of clear lacquered ash veneer, it measures 20 inches in diameter and costs $34.99.
Above: Janet is devoted to the Stockholm Serving Tray from Ikea; made of clear lacquered ash veneer, it measures 20 inches in diameter and costs $34.99.

Hurricane Lanterns

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Michelle protects candle flames from wind with clear glass Glasig Lanterns from Ikea; $9.99 each.
Above: Michelle protects candle flames from wind with clear glass Glasig Lanterns from Ikea; $9.99 each.

Water Pitchers

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We’re partial to the Emile Henry Pitcher for water service. Handcrafted from local clay in Burgundy, the pitcher is available in several colors, including flour as shown; $50 from Emile Henry.
Above: We’re partial to the Emile Henry Pitcher for water service. Handcrafted from local clay in Burgundy, the pitcher is available in several colors, including flour as shown; $50 from Emile Henry.

String Lights

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 For garden lighting, Julie uses LED Commercial Grade Outdoor Light Strands. A 48-foot strand of weatherproof lights is $41.99 from Amazon.
Above: For garden lighting, Julie uses LED Commercial Grade Outdoor Light Strands. A 48-foot strand of weatherproof lights is $41.99 from Amazon.

See more ideas to create a serene outdoor space for dining, entertaining, and lounging in our curated Hardscape 101 design guides to Decks & Patios and Outdoor Kitchens. Get inspired by some of our favorite spaces:


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