I'm consistently drawn to Joss and Main's carefully selected dinner party essentials for upcoming summer events - these are the items I plan to purchase for my next summer soiree.
Ready for some summer table decor inspiration? My personal style has always been drawn to Joss & Main's effortless, yet chic summer tableware, so I was thrilled to discover their collaboration with Pinterest on their much-anticipated Summer Trend Report.
Pinterest's trend report is based on insights from hosting influencers and experts, such as Isabelle Heikens, Jessica Bui, and Akilah Releford-Gould. As it turns out, book clubs, garden parties, and dill green and boho style were three key trends they identified for the season. I'm all about the eclectic vibe, natural materials, and subtle hues these trends bring - and the best part is, they're so easy to style with pieces you already own!
Here are my top picks from the Joss & Main x Pinterest collection, each leaning into these easy summer hosting trends. And get this - most of them are on sale, so you might want to hurry if you want to upgrade your summer tableware with these versatile pieces.
Farmhouse CharmTap into the dill green trend and gingham with these cute quilted place mats. Not only are they hand-washable to handle light spills, but they'll look perfect for that farmhouse kitchen vibe. You can even add haybales if you wanna get extra authentic!
Vintage StyleThese wine glasses boast a subtle purple hue with green glass swirl details on the stem, giving them a vintage twist. They're sturdy enough for outdoor use but elegant enough for your best summer dinner parties.
Summer Table CenterpieceIf you're looking for a centerpiece, look no further. Fill it with citrus fruits for a Mediterranean look, use it as a water container for floating candles and flower heads, or serve up your favorite ice cream recipes in it - whatever you do, it's sure to be a show-stopper!
Vintage Glass CandlesticksThese candlesticks come in two heights and three colorways (green, pink, and amber), making them perfect for long table setting ideas. They'll create the most magical glow for alfresco summer evenings.
Rustic Serving PlatterThese serving platters feature bold stripes in neutral hues, giving them a rustic yet on-trend feel. They'll look beautiful covered in fresh sliced seasonal fruits, figs, or even an impressive crab platter to make an event out of summer entertaining.
French Country Kitchen-Inspired Salad ServersIn matte marbled resin, these salad servers give off a French country kitchen vibe and are an interesting alternative to the usual wooden versions. Use them to serve up all of your loveliest summer salads.
Co-ordinating Dinner PlatesThese dinner plates from the ED Ellen DeGeneres x Canvas Home collaboration embrace Ellen's warm, style, and passion for hosting. They're inspired by her Montecito garden and the colors of a Californian spring.
Linen NapkinsThese delicate green and white ticking stripe napkins lean into country garden and heirloom style. Available in 7 different shades (from tomato red to mustard yellow), they allow for mixing and matching or coordinating your scheme.
Speckled Dinnerware SetThis speckled dinnerware set is a hosting essential, with a subtle speckled effect for a rustic twist. Plus, they're dishwasher safe - always a bonus in my book!
No matter what hosting you have planned, these classic pieces with a trend-led twist will elevate your summer garden party decor ideas and stand you in good stead for the season and beyond.
Want a menu to match? Check out our alfresco lunch menu, which features seasonal sharing dishes and a tantalizing lemongrass lemonade. Cheers!
Additional Insights:
- Pinterest's 2025 Summer Trend Report identifies a strong interest in crafts, creative pursuits, and hands-on activities, as indicated by a 106% increase in searches for "cute summer crafts."
- Mixed metals, vibrant colors like lime green, tangerine, coral reds, and red, and polka dots are forecasted to be prominent in fashion trends for summer 2025[1][2][4].
- Searches for thrifted decor, rustic retreats, and farmhouse cottage interiors have seen significant increases, hinting at a growing interest in the rustic farmhouse aesthetic[5].
- Joss & Main's summer tableware picks could reflect these trends by incorporating natural materials, earthy tones, and vintage or thrifted decor, as well as bold summer colors. They may also feature handmade or unique items to reflect the growing interest in creative hobbies and crafts.
- Incorporating the rustic farmhouse aesthetic, these speckled dinnerware set with a subtle speckled effect for a rustic twist will add an element of vintage charm to your summer lifestyle, aligning with the growing interest in thrifted decor as identified in Pinterest's trend reports.
- During alfresco dinner parties, bring a touch of fashion-and-beauty elegance to your home-and-garden setting by serving summer salads with French Country Kitchen-inspired salad servers, featuring a matte marbled resin design that embraces the vibrant, on-trend colors like lime green, tangerine, and coral reds foreseen in the 2025 summer fashion trends.
