Spread joy with a sunset supper

Welcome everyone to a relaxed patio party filled with fresh flourishes and color-soaked extras

Amp up ambiance

with berry-cute candles

A crimson candle cup goes from plain to pretty, thanks to berry sprigs and a few cherries. To do: Set a red candle cup on a saucer and pop a battery-run tea light inside. Lay berry snips (like beautyberry) on the saucer. To finish, sprinkle cherries onto saucer and hang a cherry stem or two on the cup’s rim. SUCCESS SECRET: Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil to the saucer to deter pests fast!

Grace each plate

with a blooming “pocket”

A few folds is all it takes to turn a napkin into a cute cutlery pocket. To do: Start with a 20" square napkin, then visit NapkinFoldingSecrets.com and click on “diagonal pocket” to find the step-by-step instructions. Set the folded napkin on a plate and tuck the top point of the napkin into the pocket. Slip cutlery through. Tuck in seasonal blooms.

Set the mood for bliss

with a vibrant palette

The key to a casual-meets-chic supper that’s perfect for unwinding during the golden hour: combining eye-catching succulents, soft fabrics and bright hues—from orange to fuchsia—reminiscent of a summertime sunset. Here, a patio table is topped with a fluffy orange and pink “runner” (snipped from discount fabric) and fiery-colored pots bursting with striking succulents. Setting yellow dinnerware atop woven red chargers continues the cheery sunset-inspired style. The finishing touches: sphere accents (spray-painted pink!), floral tea lights and ruby wine goblets. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a laid-back summer evening while catching up with loved ones!