A Summer Garden Party

Create a bright, fun-filled garden party for friends and family this festive season.

Katie & Dana’s Summer Garden Party Styling Tips

• Choose a colour palette and build your theme around it.

• Add visual interest by using patterned tablecloths, linens and napkins.

• Fresh in-season flowers and fruit will make a great natural statement, even better if they can picked fresh from your garden the morning of the event.

• Create interesting spots for guests to relax - try relaxing chairs or a simple rug and floor cushions.

• Hanging deocrations in the trees can be a beautiful effect for a Christmas themed lunch.

• Bright, happy colours are sure to put your guests in a great mood.

• Prepare as much as you can in advance before your guests arrive.

• Remember to have a stash of sunscreen and natural insect repellant on hand, particulary for summer events.

• If your event is going into the evening, try pretty lanterns, candles and chandeliers to add mood lighting to the space.

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Fresh fruit is a great addition to a table setting, try pineapples, citrus fruit or bowl of fresh cherries; garden parties are the perfect event for guests to bring kids and pets like Max the dog!,positioning tables under shady trees will provide relief from the hot Australian summer sun. FACING PAGE Dana has used a blue, white and yellow palette to pop against the green garden space.