4th of July Entertaining with Regan Baker Design Inc.
Author:Michelle Konstantinovsky
July 4th is a great opportunity to entertain. Spirits are high and everyone loves an excuse to relax in the grass or by the pool with family, friends and great food. Regan Baker Design Inc., a full service interior design and styling company in the San Francisco Bay area, is sharing ways to add some extra flare to your celebration!
Outfit to wear: https://www.thereformation.com/products/banker-dress-linda
The 4th of July is a great excuse to dress up! The mid sleeved red pinstripe dress is perfect for a summer day in the Bay. It is festive yet still classic.
Blue and Coral Vases: http://shop.dezignable.com/vit-danish-blue-torso-vase http://shop.dezignable.com/decor/home-accents/vases/vit-coral-pod-vase
A 4th of July celebration is incomplete without some flags to wave in the air. Use these festive vases to house flags for your guests.
Placemats: http://www.serenaandlily.com/cabo-woven-placemats-set-of-4/m11047.html
Every plate needs to be dressed up. These navy placements bring in the festive blues with a bit of fun fringe.
Dinner Plates: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kaleidoscope-dinnerware/f69115
A doilie design for the dining plates brings in a bit of a vintage vibe.
Glasses: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dottie-orange-acrylic-17-oz.-drink-glass/s556063
Tying this look together is a plastic vintage glass with a bit of that vintage color orange to help bridge the red accents and the warmth of the wooden table.
Napkins: http://www.serenaandlily.com/confetti-dot-napkins-set-of-2/m11124.html
Because who wants a boring napkin? These little napkins also hide food stains well, so those messy guests aren’t embarrassed.
Table: http://factory20.com/tables/vintage-traveling-carnival-foldup-table/
Vintage folding trestle table for easy transportation and storage for an outdoor party:
Plug-in Pendant: http://www.jaysonhome.com/lighting/pendants/salento-pendant.html
Every party needs good mood lighting and what better way than a fun simple, modern yet industrial copper geometric pendant that can be hung alone or in a cluster depending on the size of your table.
Rug: http://www.jaysonhome.com/lighting/pendants/salento-pendant.html
Every table needs a red carpet moment. When outdoors, rugs help with bugs, poky grass and allows your guests to get comfy and take off their shoes.
Chairs: http://www.fermob.com/en/Browse-our-furniture/Flagship-collections/Suprising/Chair
Slim stacking chairs allow for easy storage and extra seating when guests come over. Not to mention they are super stylish when in a fun red color!
Pitcher: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/san-miguel-pitcher/s556506
Stay hydrated with a pitcher full of ice water. This pitcher’s blue stripe ties the look together.
Leather Cooler: http://www.jaysonhome.com/natural-leather-coolers.html
Last but not least, when we think of 4th of July we think of coolers. What more stylish way than to share your beverages with your guests in a leather cooler? Who doesn’t love leather?!
Great Food: http://www.food.com/recipe/asian-ramen-coleslaw-180352
Add some carrots and peppers for some extra flavor!
