Virginia Farmhouse Summer Party
Casual Outdoor Entertaining
A tire swing and rustic benches are hallmarks of Caroline Verschoor's loose and lovely entertaining style.
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Neutral Decor
All manner of textures—from slate and ironstone to bentwood and rattan—add interest to the neutral table setting.
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Crafty Centerpiece
Glass jars, candles, and an umbrella stand transform a sculptural branch into a showstopping centerpiece.
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Place Card Party Favors
Simple galvanized metal pots with baby lettuces do double duty, serving as place cards and party favors.
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Kids' Table
The coolest kids' table ever uses tree stumps as fairy tale-like seating.
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Whimsical Details
Paper pinwheels add whimsy to the kids' table—and give children something to play with before dinner.
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Dish Labels
Verschoor tucks dish labels into a pitcher filled with summer flowers.
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Outdoor Indoor Sideboard
This pretty tableau allows guests to serve themselves while keeping clutter off the dining table. Indoor pieces like this wooden sideboard bring polish to an outdoor buffet.
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Butterfly Nets
Informal touches, like this basketful of old-fashioned butterfly nets, help put guests at ease.
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Laid-Back Atmosphere
Pups in repose.
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A Quiet Place
Lit by lanterns threaded through the trees, this bench offers guests a place to slip away if they like.
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S'mores Station
A three-tiered stand finds a new life as a s'mores station. Verschoor says animals, like Tibby the goat, "add to the ambience."