{"id":1642,"date":"2019-04-25T09:06:54","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T15:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2019-04-25T09:06:54","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T15:06:54","slug":"outdoor-entertaining-spring-garden-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/outdoor-entertaining-spring-garden-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Entertaining: Spring Garden Party"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that spring is officially here, we can\u2019t think of a better way to celebrate the season than to toast friends, family, and warmer weather with a fun al fresco afternoon. Invite your favorite people over for a picture-perfect garden party, the ideal setting for soaking up the sunshine and unwinding outside.\u00a0<\/i><\/span>Art director Nicole Steriovski shares<\/i><\/a><\/span>: \u201cIf you live in a country setting, you might be fortunate enough to have a gorgeous landscaped yard filled with the latest blooms, fresh scents of greenery, and the open airs. City dwellers can turn to community gardens, rooftop decks, terraces, and small patios for garden-party entertaining.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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No matter where you\u2019re hosting your get-together, coax company outdoors with a chic and comfy setup that\u2019s suited for easy conversation. We\u2019ve rounded up some of our most stylish patio furnishings, decorative touches, and lighting elements to help you set the party mood.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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First things first: Furniture. \u201cComfortable seating is important for a successful garden party, whether guests are lounging under the sun canopy poolside or under the stars at twilight. When decorating, consider what will withstand the elements \u2014 rain or shine,\u201d\u00a0<\/span>says\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Martha Stewart Living<\/i><\/a><\/span>\u00a0Digital Editor Alexandra Churchill<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Known for their luxurious patio pieces, California-based brand\u00a0<\/span>Brown Jordan<\/a><\/span>\u00a0has been in business for over 70 years, and it\u2019s one of our go-tos for furnishing an outdoor space. Their Florentine collection is inspired by the iconic architecture of the Roman Empire, and modernized in lightweight aluminum. Build your dining area with their\u00a0<\/span>glass-topped table<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>slatted armchairs<\/a><\/span>\u00a0with cushions made from Sunbrella fabric, a performance material that\u2019s UV-, stain-, and fade-resistant. Give your guests even more space to kick back with the plush\u00a0<\/span>Southampton patio sofa<\/a><\/span>, which is hand-woven from 100% recyclable Resinweave. Or take a completely different approach and offer up seating that\u2019s fresh and unexpected, like this colorful\u00a0<\/span>Fairfield Chair Company floor pillow<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or this coated ceramic\u00a0<\/span>IMAX Corporation garden stool<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Let There Be Light<\/span><\/h2>\n
While decor finds like\u00a0<\/span>vibrant outdoor rugs<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>multifunctional planters<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(fill them with ice and cold drinks!) give your party panache, it\u2019s the lighting that really elevates the atmosphere. \u201cA fire pit is such a fun addition to an outdoor space if you like to throw gatherings at night. [It] doesn\u2019t take up much space, and it adds a cool, modern vibe,\u201d\u00a0<\/span>interior designer Erica Reitman tells HGTV<\/a><\/span>, explaining that lanterns are also a \u201cgreat way to bring a bit more ambience and warmth.\u201d Luckily for you, our showroom selection is home to both. Brighten your backyard with groups of candles in\u00a0<\/span>pierced metal containers<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>metallic lantern-shaped holders<\/a><\/span>, and create a cozy focal point to gather around with a party-ready fire source, from this\u00a0<\/span>teak Lloyd Flanders table<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to this\u00a0<\/span>wicker and rattan Tommy Bahama pit<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Now that spring is officially here, we can\u2019t think of a better way to celebrate the season than to toast friends, family, and warmer weather with a fun al fresco afternoon. 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