From a real table

Ladies' Summer Soirée

A waterside lunch designed by Alela, with hydrangeas from the garden, citrus, lavender tapers and small details made by hand. A real Alela celebration, photographed as it happened.

A real Alela party
The Ladies' Summer Soirée table by the water — long white table with hydrangeas, citrus, wicker lamps and lavender candles
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Cordless rattan lampsOrdered online · delivered
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Lavender tapers & gold candlesticksOrdered online · delivered
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Hydrangea & citrus centerpiece bowlsOrdered online · delivered (flowers from the garden)
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Scalloped shell basketOrdered online · delivered
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Paper poppies in grapefruit halvesOrdered online · grocery run for the citrus
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Pearl-beaded chargers & soirée menusOrdered online · menus printed at home
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Favor bags with dusty-blue ribbonOrdered online · delivered
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Cheesecloth table runnerOrdered online · delivered

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The point

How it came together

Online finds, garden flowers and a little preparation at home brought this table together. We brought the pieces together into one considered design, showing how a beautiful celebration can begin with what you already have.

This is a real Alela celebration. Our Signature service combines a complete studio design with ordering support. Goods are separate, at cost and with your approval; ordering arrangements are agreed with you before you commit.

Found onlinethe foundation pieces
Made at homemenus and finishing details
Reusable piecesfrom this table
The details

Where the design lives

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Annotated, piece by piece

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