Food & Wine USA - (08)August 2020

20 AUGUST 2020

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Out of the Blue

Durable, luxurious

outdoor dinnerware

By Joe Harper

THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER means

feasting by the pool with the grass

between your toes. These shatterproof

offerings allow for your backyard fête

to be all the more carefree (nothing

kills a mood like broken glass), while

adding a splash of summer color.

1. PURL STITCH CHALK NAPKINS
   Adelene Simple Cloth makes these napkins
   in North Carolina using 100% Belgian linen.
   The frayed edges accentuate the bold color
   within the weave, which is extra-fine yet hefty
   enough to mop up errant strawberry jam.
   ($60 for two, heathceramics.com)


2. MODERN TABLEWARE VASE
   This handmade vase by Tina Frey may look
   like ceramic, but it’s actually made from
   durable, food-safe resin. It’s part of her
   Modern Tableware collection, and the white
   vase’s colored rim comes in cobalt, black, or
   red. ($69, tf.design)


3. DURACLEAR TRITAN DOUBLE
   OLD-FASHIONED GLASSES
   These are a stylish option for plastic water
   or wine tumblers that look like real glass.
   They’re dishwasher safe and will never cloud
   or discolor. Each set features six unique hues.
   ($80 for set of six, williams-sonoma.com)


4. NAVY & WHITE LACQUER TRAY
   Available in three nesting sizes, this light-
   weight lacquer tray from Von Gern Home
   features rubber feet to avoid scratching sur-
   faces. The white detailing provides enough
   contrast to give the blue some extra pop.
   (From $75, vongernhome.com)
   5.^1 / 2 &^1 / 2 SERVEWARE
   This collection from Thomas Fuchs includes
   a five-piece salad serving set ($75). Seen
   here in ivory and navy, the coloring is cre-
   ated with a hand-pouring technique using
   dishwasher-safe melamine. ($73 for set of 4
   dinner plates, thomasfuchscreative.com)


5. ROPE NAPKIN RING
   Von Gern Home puts a playful spin on the
   traditional napkin ring with this nautical rope
   version in navy, white, or black. The braided
   rope material can be easily wiped clean with
   a damp cloth. ($15, vongernhome.com)

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photography by VICTOR PROTASIO