Decadent Dishware for the Perfect Outdoor Pittsburgh Picnic
From a modern white tea kettle to delicate gold plates and cheerful finger bowls, these pretty accent pieces are sure to add pizazz to a picnic table.
PHOTOS BY CHUCK BEARD
Put away your red-checked blanket and dump the plastic plates and cups. Instead, gather up this decadent dishware and invite your friends and family to join you for an elegant outdoor affair. From a modern white tea kettle to delicate gold plates and cheerful finger bowls, these pretty accent pieces are sure to add pizazz to a picnic table. Don’t put them away when summer ends: Enjoy these outdoor-inspired accessories all year long by adding them to your dining-room table. They’ll also make great decorative additions to your kitchen shelf.
Invite friends (or delight your little one) with a vintage tea party featuring this delicate floral tea set [above; $199.99 for tea service for eight] from Flowers in the Attic [7505 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills; 412/798-2200, flowersintheattic.com]. Or go mod with a minimalist cup and saucer [$47] and teapot [$82] from Urban Oasis, available at the Carnegie Museum of Art Design Store [4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland; 412/622-3131, cmoa.org].
Add a pop of color to your next party with a set of Fishs Eddy nut bowls [$22]. The ceramic pieces also are perfect for candies, mints, dips or small appetizers. Bon appetit! All from Carnegie Museum of Art Design Store [4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland; 412/622-3131, cmoa.org].
The geometric corkscrew [$66] and bottle opener [$66] from Tom Dixon are crafted from solid sand-cast brass. The deep bowls [$171 for a set of three] and nesting dishes [$143 for a set of five] are hand-formed from fine sheets of brass. Use them for luxurious dinners or stack the bowls and dishes for a glam art piece. All from Carnegie Museum of Art Design Store [4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland; 412/622-3131, cmoa.org].
Dessert is served on a pair of pretty platters [$24.99 each] and goblets [$8.99 each] inspired by translucent Depression glass. Add a botanical touch with a set of dishtowels [$14.99] featuring a water-color design by Cynthia Dunn from French Note Card & Gift Co. All from Soergel’s Home and Garden [2573 Brandt School Road, Franklin Park; 724/935-1743, soergels.com]
