My hubby and I love to spend time out in our backyard as much as possible! Grilling is another favorite so tonight I created a pretty outdoor dinner for two in the backyard. I just wanted it to feel a little bit special because with everything going on in the world I wanted it to feel like we were in a little outdoor cafe.
Table Linens for outdoor dinner for two
Whenever I start to put together a tablscape I get out all the things and play around with it until i like it. I got out my pink and green napkins, purple goblets, white dinner plates, natural placemats, a large hurricane candle holder and some small glasses that I thought I could use as mini vases.
I lay everything out to get an idea of what I want to see how it might look on my table.
For my Outdoor dinner for two tablescape I added these pretty BOHO looking orange and pink placemats from Izy and Oly Esty shop. You might remember when I used these placements with her orange napkins Here. Keri is a fabulous seamstress and makes all kinds of very fine table linens. (her shop is taking a little break but she will be back with more new items).
I wanted to use my cute chicken napkin rings so I cinched up the pink napkins and placed the napkin ring over the napkins and I loved the pink napkins best.
I decided to add this fun linen looking striped table runner down the middle of the table to bring in a neutral summery vibe. Here is another fun outdoor dinner tablescape that I did using creams and black around our pool when we lived in Texas.
Glassware for outdoor dinner for two
These pretty purple pink goblets are from Pioneer Women’s collection and I just love them! The embossed detailing makes them look and feel like they are expensive. I used them Easter and I used them again for a Mother Daughter party
Just simple small clear glasses look great when filled with flowers. These vases are the perfect height because they won’t block your view of others at the table.
To add a little glimmer to my outdoor dinner for two. I used this big glass vase from Ikea with a large white candle in it.
What to serve for my outdoor dinner for two?
It really feels like summer when we start grilling in the backyard. This dinner was so easy to prepare. I marinated some chicken breasts for 30 min. in Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Beer Can chicken seasoning, salt and Pepper.
To grill broccoli, I first nuke them in the microwave for about 4 min with a little bit of water. Place the vegetables in a wire basket with a drizzle of Olive oil and salt and pepper and grill them. That way they don’t over cook on the grill.
For the rice pilaf I used Uncle Bens Rice pilaf and orzo pasta that you microwave for 90 seconds. So simple and easy!
For a quick little side dish I created a caprese salad. Using 1 tomato, slices of fresh mozzarella and a few springs of arugula lettuce. After layering the tomatoes and cheese on top of the arugula I sprinkle a little beer can chicken seasoning (it is seriously my go to seasoning), drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top and voila!
An amazing dinner for two is done in 30 min.
Quick Dessert
I bought some mini brownies from Target and Tillamook old fashioned vanilla ice cream. Layer them in a pretty goblet and add a few raspberries and drizzle some chocolate sauce over the top. It is easy to use things that are premade and presenting them in a pretty way makes it feel special.
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Karin, this is so simple and pretty. It looks like the perfect date at home. My friend has those Pioneer Woman glasses in aqua; I didn’t know they also come in this pink purple color!
Hi Marie! Yes the pioneer woman goblets come in a few colors. I really love how they look and feel. Thanks so much for your sweet comments. Have a great day.
Karin