Entertaining with Azure & Ivy: A Summer Table Styling Guide

Summer entertaining is all about ease, beauty, and a little bit of magic. The right table setting can make all the difference. Whether you're hosting a backyard dinner party or an elegant cocktail hour, the Azure & Ivy Collection is the ideal starting point.

Azure & Ivy is rooted in a color story that feels perfectly at home in summer: soft blues, dusty greens, and warm ivory. If you've been following along with our color palette posts, you know how much a cohesive palette transforms a space. The same principle applies to your table.

Think of your summer table as a vignette: layer the Azure & Ivy hues with soft blues and greens, crisp marble, and fresh flowers for a look that feels both effortless and intentional.

Every great tablescape starts with a foundation layer. The Azure & Ivy Table Runner is 72" long, and it anchors the whole look with its watercolor floral design. Lay it down the center of your table and let it do the heavy lifting. Add a few pillar candles and a small vase of fresh flowers in blues and greens, and you're already halfway there.

The Azure & Ivy Blue Ceramic Platter (14" round) is generous enough to hold a stunning arrangement of summer fruits or a caprese salad. In the world of generous serving platters, this one is gorgeous. Maybe you'd rather buy 6 and make it a charger underneath your everyday dishes?

watercolor floral serving platter in blues and greens

Layer your serving pieces for visual depth. The Azure & Ivy Round Platter with Bowl is a collection favorite. It's a mix of two watercolor patterns that adds creativity and is perfect for dips and salsas. Pair it alongside the Azure & Ivy Mango Wood Serving Bowl for a warm, organic contrast to the ceramic pieces. The handcrafted wood grounds the blues beautifully.

blue green watercolor mango wood platter with both serving piece

The secret weapon of a well-styled table: the small things. The Azure & Ivy Cocktail Napkins add elegance to a cocktail hour without any effort, and the Azure & Ivy Tea Towels, sold in sets with one of each design, are as beautiful draped over a basket of bread as they are hanging in your kitchen. These are the pieces that make your table feel curated, not just set.