Steal a few tricks for entertaining at home.

Find Fun in the Setting

For Painter, open-air entertaining delivers boundless inspiration.

Hand-painted plates and complementary linens lend an easy sophistication to the table.

Emily Painter, Interior Designer and Owner of Freshly Set

Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins

A Beachy Brunch with Friends

A tree-shaded deck offers the ideal spot for an alfresco meal.

Natural textures and floral prints set a pretty, but relaxed tone.

She tied in the brunch table’s pink-peppered palette via a floral bouquet and a vibrantsignature cocktail.

Emily Painter’s Backyard Party

Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins

The pitcher is fromSimon Pearce, and the glasses are by Blue Pheasant.

Match your signature drink to the place setting.

Emily Painter Courtyard Garden Party

Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins

Emily Painter Blue and White Table Setting

Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins

Emily Painter Garden Party

Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins

Emily Painter Green and White Table Setting

Emily Painter Green and White Table Setting with Calligraphy Place Cards

Emily Painter Garden Party Drinks Station

Credit: Carmel Brantley; Styling: Page Mullins

Emily Painter’s raspberry-mint spritzers

Emily Painter Palm Beach, FL House