Creating an Outdoor Oasis with Ampersand
BY EMMA GEARY - MAY 9, 2024
Al Fresco dining, golden light cocktail hours, and morning coffee calm - all of these outdoor living moments are worth savoring. With the right tools in your hosting kit and a few statement decor pieces, you’ll look for every excuse for a moment outside.
Ampersand Shops, located in Galleria, has been curating tablescapes and supplying hosting essentials since 1995, so they know a thing or two about building a stocked closet of entertaining basics.
An effortless way to create a beautiful, weather-proof tablescape is with melamine serving ware, and we’re especially excited about these springy prints from Juliska, which make every dish look delectable. Melamine is the most break-resistant material on the market. It is designed to look as glossy and substantial as its ceramic counterpart, making it perfect for poolside events or portable picnics with an elevated feel.
“The key to an outdoor tablescape is mixing natural materials,” explains Barbara Armajani, Founder of Ampersand.
“For example,” she explains, “Rattan is a lightweight, outdoor-friendly, durable material that looks just as wonderful outside as it does in your dining room. Woven furniture has been around for decades, but it’s had a resurgence lately for casual outdoor dining because of how easily it complements summer colors.”
We especially love this bar cart with a detachable tray, making it easy to bring your favorite cocktails to the table or poolside.
Add a touch of light anywhere with these Zafferano Poldina rechargeable LED lamps, which last for hours and are sturdy enough to hold up to wind and weather while adding an elevated feel to an outdoor tablescape.
With new arrivals coming all summer long, Ampersand makes hosting outdoors seamless and stylish with a selection of quality, durable, design-forward outdoor dining essentials.
Get the full experience at Ampersand Shops in Galleria to start crafting your al fresco tablescape today!
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Emma Geary
Emma is the one writing it all down. She's been with LAB since 2021 and is finishing her MFA in Creative Writing in her spare time. Her favorite color right now is cobalt blue.
