Delight in this sneak peek from our July/August 2014 issue, on newsstands now.
Plump up the pretty factor with a bright, flower-filled setting for a casual get-together on the porch.
Take advantage of the view outdoors by setting a table on the screened-in porch. Begin with a splashy floral cloth by Heredia that mirrors the centerpiece of summer blooms tucked into a faceted vase. {Floral design by Lillie Jane}
A mismatched collection of flea-market plates offers lots of vintage charm, as do the turquoise hobnail tumblers from Anthropologie and the crochet-trimmed napkins. For an unexpected touch, swap the plain-Jane overhead light for a blue beaded chandelier.
