Summer Entertaining with Sterling Social
Let's talk summer entertaining! While we all are doing less of it these days, intimate outdoor gatherings with friends and family is one of our favorite things to do during the warmer months. Your outdoor entertaining style should complement your interior home decor. So how do you bring the coastal look from inside out to create a special experience? I called in the experts to tackle this one...
I am so thrilled to introduce you to my dear friends, Erin Sprinkel and Angela Margolis, co-founders of the full-service LA-based event company, Sterling Social. Sterling Social designs the most spectacular and special experiences, from jaw-dropping, beautiful weddings to star studded soirees for brands like Mercedes-Benz and Variety Magazine. If you don't already follow Sterling Social on Instagram, get ready to be inspired!
Today, Erin and Angela are sharing their expert tips and must-have pieces to create a chic, coastal outdoor entertaining space. They've sourced all of the pieces to recreate each look in your own home (sources linked below each photo). Now, let's hear from our experts!
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Summer was made for outdoor entertaining! Wherever you are during these warmer months, here are our top design tips for styling with a coastal-inspired vibe.
MAKE A SIMPLE BAR POP
Draw attention to a simple bar and make it pop! Using fresh or faux palms, create a garland to detail the bar front. We also love incorporating colorful blooms for a bright summer palette. As an added touch, detail the base of the bar with plantings in woven baskets. For an evening event, add some glow with candles set in slatted wood lanterns. Creating a main focal point with décor, such as this, allows you to keep all other details of your event simple and understated.
BRING THE BEACH TO YOUR BACKYARD
We love the quintessential summer feel of Adirondack chairs and beach umbrellas. Detail a vignette with striped towels and printed pillows - you’ll instantly feel like you’re relaxing on the coast.
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Stripe Pillows
MIX & MATCH TABLETOP DECOR
We love the casual feel of utilizing various woven and natural textures in complementary tones to set the table. Set seagrass chargers with rattan glassware and style woven trays with wood bowls. Fill the table with hurricanes, bright florals and fresh fruit – these details will make every meal feel special!
INCORPORATE DRIED DECOR
A simple secret to lasting summer décor – use dried elements! Detail outdoor coffee and side tables with bamboo nesting bowls filled with dried palms, wood beads, and brass or teak lanterns. This will bring a resort feel to your furnishings and you won’t have to worry about switching out your décor often.
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Wood or Vintage Seaglass Beads
Enter a chance to win a $100 eGift Card to shop these looks on CailiniCoastal.com. Visit @Sterling_Social and @CailiniCoastal on Instagram for more details.
We hope you enjoyed these entertaining styling tips as much as we did! Want more? Follow Sterling Social on Instagram for loads of inspiration, great tips and sources.
Xo Meg
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