Why not throw a lovely al fresco lunch for your nearest and dearest this weekend? Plan a menu that’s seasonal, one you can prepare in advance. Make sure you have enough seats for everyone. And real glasses and cutlery too. Forever table linens are where you want to spend your money. How to create the perfect garden tablescape? “If you don’t have a garden table, don’t worry. I love to bring my kitchen table outside and dress it up for summer entertaining,” Tara O’Connor of The Designed Table tells us. “A tablecloth or a runner will create a great foundation for your table. This summer, try combining greens and blues or pinks and reds for a colour scheme that will really sing. Let flowers be the centerpiece: mini flowerpots of summer bulbs in bloom or pots of herbs look great at this time of year. And lots of tea lights. Tie napkins with a piece of ribbon for the perfect finishing touch and add a fresh sprig of rosemary or summer bloom to each setting.” We love the Green floral Jaipur hand-blocked cotton tablecloth, €120; www.thedesignedtable.com. Lastly, don’t forget the music. Find a good playlist on Spotify or a DJ in the family!