With summer right on our doorsteps, now is the time to prepare for all the picnics, parties, and dinners with the doors open so you can soak up the sunshine (and show off your garden). This means you’ll also need dinnerware that’s up to the task. Fortunately, Sur la Table is coming through with two gorgeous garden dinner and cookware sets to enjoy indoors or out.
If you’re familiar with the risks of dining al fresco, rest easy knowing these sets eliminate the chance of dinner party damage. Most are made from thick, durable plastic, so you won’t need to worry about breaking the pieces by bringing them outdoors. They’re also designed to look like ceramic dishes—your guests will never even notice the difference.
It's officially Strawberry Girl Summer, and you can partake with the Wild Strawberry collection. Start with the full dinner set, which includes 12 total pieces: six dinner plates and six salad plates, all adorably adorned with summer strawberry designs. Don’t forget to add matching cereal bowls—think of the summery ice cream sundaes or cold fruit cobbler.
In the collection, you’ll also find two strawberry-covered serving platters and a matching serving bowl, perfect for summer salads or fruit bowls. If you’re dreaming of completing your garden party with refreshments, opt for the delicately-designed strawberry pitcher, covered in etched emerald leaves and berries.
Need a little help in the kitchen? The set of three pinch bowls and strawberry spatula make baking your fresh summery desserts easy and cute. And you can't forget about the strawberry-covered apron for the ultimate garden girl feel.
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To celebrate the season’s foliage and color, the Wildflower collection is the perfect pick. This set
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