Outdoor Dining


Posted by Ty Pennington on 28 Jul 2014 / 5 Comments


C’mon Over

Warm weather means dining outdoors.  When summer season is in full swing, rest assured that I’m loving every minute of it. One of my favorite things to do is host my friends for a good ol’ fashioned BBQ.  Surprised? Didn’t think so…

Outdoor Living: Summer Tablescapes by Ty Pennington

Free for Lunch?

So a few weeks ago, I had an impromptu get-together at my place and invited a few friends over for lunch. Since it wasn’t a special occasion and I didn’t give myself much time to prepare, I did the best with some stuff I had laying around. Check out the finished product.

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Easy Breezy

The best part? You can totally do this in your home and it’s a lot easier than you think. “Designing” a BBQ can be as elaborate or laid back as you see fit, but here are some stylish ideas to consider. Something vintage, something new, something beachy and a bunch of blues… enjoy!

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Join the conversation: How do you decorate your summer table spread?

Photo Sources: Stephanie Todaro, Serene and Lily, Birds of a Feather, Style Me Pretty, Williams Sonoma

Written by Ty Pennington

Ty Pennington is best known as the Emmy-award winning host of "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" and as the co-host of ABC Daytime's "The Revolution." He has been recognized as a home design expert, carpenter and leader in the field of volunteerism. TyPennington.com is a space to share his inspiration, design tips, daily musings and more. Ty can currently be seen on TLC's Trading Spaces.

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