The essential ingredients to enhance your get-togethers this month.
With warm, balmy evenings on our side, this month we’re making the most of our homes and opening our doors to welcome in intimate small gatherings. Hosting at home has so many perks, whether you’re simply styling the setting and ordering your favourite takeaway in, or flinging open the BBQ and cooking up a delicious spread, what makes home gatherings special is the atmosphere. For those for you looking to elevate your summer entertaining, here at Meadows & Byrne we have all you need and more.
Cocktail Hour
Let’s talk glassware. Updating your coupes and tumblers is an easy way to make guests feel like they’re being treated to the very best of your wares. The Erne Champagne Saucer Glass is the ultimate in luxury. Adorned with a ripple design which is inspired by the flow of an Irish river, and made in Galway, this set of 4 is certain to bring a sophistication to your gathering.
Simple accessories go a long way, like this black marble wine coaster. This is the perfect addition to your dinner party tablescape and makes for a practical tablecloth protector. Subtle but beautiful, it’s a detail sure to impress guests.
Speaking of wine, ensure you’re pouring your favourite Sauvignon in these Waterford Crystal Moments white wine glasses, designed specifically to highlight top notes to perfection.
Tea Treats
Home entertaining doesn’t have to mean excessive dinner parties; it can be as simple as inviting friends for a batch of freshly made scones and a pot of coffee in the garden. However small the soiree, making an extra effort is what makes memories. Invest in a set that you can feel good about laying the table with, like the Studio Grey Collection, a clean and sophisticated array if essentials, designed with a grey ombre effect. Simply add a small vase of wildflowers and some linen napkins to the table for Downton-worthy tea time.
The Main Event
For those looking to host a full luncheon or dinner, these summer essentials will only enhance the fare. The trend toward Moroccan and mixed-and-matched pieces is still alive and well this summer, so this Tola dinnerware set is just what an outdoor summer gathering deserves.
For table settings that yearn for a little character, this set of three La Poisson serving plates are a beautiful touch. For nuts, olives, or even seasoning, these three will elevate any mealtime.
The Kassel Large Chopping Board is a real kitchen essential. Made from beautiful Acacia Wood this large chopping board is as appealing as a bread or cheese board as it is for charcuterie or as a rustic dessert plate.
A fresh set of placemats is one of the quickest, easiest ways to update your party setting, and we have the perfect collection, whatever your interior style. Go bright with our Primary Brick 6 pack, keep it Scandi-cool with Denim Twill, or create your own summer palette with the Fiesta collection.
So often, hosts fall at the final hurdle. Napkins may seem like an unimportant detail, but a texture, material and pattern can be enough to either finish off or throw off a table setting in an instant. Make a statement with these Willow Blue napkins, a nod to that Moroccan trend we’ve been talking about, go for a simple and versatile investment like our Block Strike Navy napkins, or let the subtle Polka Dot set add a little sparkle.
Whatever your summer gathering this month, from cocktail hours to tea parties or dinner reunions, remember you are the host and curator. It’s all about your style, your presentation and, most of all, yourself that you bring to the table. Let the accessories and table setting essentials you choose to tell the story; after that, it’s all about enjoying the company.
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