Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Dining Alfresco {Part 2}

While the spaces in our first glance at dining alfresco were simple and clean-lined, the following are soft and lush garden settings.

I love the metal elements prevalent in the majority of these photos, as well as the romantic lighting that appears in a number of the spaces. These areas wouldn't be quite complete either without the surrounding rich greenery that plays a significant role in completing the look.

Domino

Domino

Brian Andriola- stylist



Domino

These dining areas seem as equally suited for afternoon tea as for intimate dinner parties, and I can't say I'd be disappointed to indulge in either type of gathering in these beautiful settings.

Still ahead is the third part our dining alfresco installment with a look at more eclectic outdoor dining spaces.
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22 comments:

  1. georgia b.June 9, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    these are all amazing and romantic.

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  2. Simply Mel {Reverie}June 9, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Oh my...the chandeliers hanging from the trees take my breath away!

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  3. AliciaJune 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Saved the best for last!!! Lush!!!!

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  4. studioJudithJune 9, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Love the table with the sheer skirt .. .

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  5. pixelimpressJune 9, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    oooh, love the martha stewart yellow banquette one. i'm a sucker for dining on benches. pam

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  6. abigailJune 9, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    am I seeing things or is there a crystal chandelier hung from a tree and tied to the back of a chair in that first photo? I hope it's real, because I LOVE it!

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  7. alissaJune 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    someday when i have a yard one of the first things id like to do is hang a chandelier from the trees. an exterior grade chandelier i suppose haha

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  8. Rachel FollettJune 10, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    All such stunning spaces! I can see myself and a few friends having dinner in any of those cozy areas.

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  9. Sarah RingJune 10, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I just posted an outdoor party I hosted this past weekend. These pictures put my backyard BBQ to shame! They are simply STUNNING!

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  10. bandelleJune 10, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Oh, I love eating outside. In fact, I think I have dragged Jon to every patio restaurant in Houston. My favorite is Backstreet Cafe. I prefer your dining alfresco part II because it looks like the perfect spot for a tea party. I love tea!

    Hope you are having a good week, Courtney.

    Kylie
    xxx

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  11. Nicki's NotebookJune 10, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    that last pic is so dreamy! perfect way to spend a summers eve! x

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  12. ClaireJune 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    These are pretty! I now have the urge to host an outdoor summer party...now if only I had a backyard... :)

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  13. JayneJune 11, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Delicious pictures thanks Courtney, very summery! Have a nice weekend. Jayne

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  14. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 12, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Love that first shot from Domino. Sigh. I miss it.

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  15. Isabelle LaflecheJune 12, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Love them all!!!

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  16. Haven and HomeJune 13, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    How wonderful would it be to dine in one of those spaces? I love pictures like the first one where there is a big chandelier outside.

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  17. Amanda - Weekend HostJune 13, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    These are wonderful images - I live in Australia and our climate lends itself beautifully to alfresco dining. (Courtney, I've got quite a few outdoor dining images on my blog as well. If it would help your 3rd installment post, I would be more than happy for you to use any of them).

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  18. AliciaJune 13, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Since I love your blog & love to learn more about you...tag your it!! Come & see....

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  19. Kellie CollisJune 15, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Oh eating outdoors is so beautiful. Love, love, love the first image with the outdoor chandelier!

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  20. aliceJune 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    There's no tablescape like an outdoors one!

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  21. escapadeJune 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Oh i love this post - there is something so wonderful about eating outdoors - extra points for candlelight!

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  22. CourtneyJune 16, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    That Martha with the yellow has me in another world! I now want to spiff up our upstairs roof area pronto!!! But we're waiting to find the right stuff for up there. Waiting is always the hardest part.

    ...maybe if I just print one of these photos out large enough and plaster it across my outdoor wall.....

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