Our new seasonal supper club series is an invitation to slow down, settle in, and intentionally connect with family and friends.

Each season, we’ll share how we envisioned our Shared Table—with ideas for food, table settings, and thoughtful details—while leaving plenty of room for you to make it your own. Our hope is that this encourages a rhythm of gathering throughout the year, making space for the people you love. We can’t wait to see how your table comes to life.

Share Yours by Using #MagnoliaSharedTable

How to Host a Summer Gathering

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  • The spirit of summer is this: delicious food, something sweet to sip on, and relaxed conversation under open skies. An elevated picnic is a great excuse to bring the good plates outside—celebrating life’s beautiful moments together.
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Get the Recipe: Watermelon & Feta Salad

Get the Recipe: Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

Get the Recipe: Green Goddess Potato Salad

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Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Creme Pies

Get the Recipe: Mortadella-Burrata Sandwich

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While an elevated picnic may swap the table for a blanket, the goal is to still serve a fun, satisfying meal. That’s why we went with stacked sandwiches, snackable dips, and salads that layer lots of flavor into one bite.

Remember, when dining outside, focus on refreshing, hydrating ingredients that can transport neatly, be enjoyed at room temperature, and are easy to share.

More Summer Recipes: Hosting Snacks, Flavorful Sides + Easy Desserts

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  • Golden days and blue skies were the inspiration for our picnic, so we started with bold, playful hues balanced by calmer shades of pastel to create an intentional setting. A picnic basket and blanket are essentials. We started with those as our base, then added bowls, platters, and flatware combined with natural textures—like handwoven or rattan materials, along with cotton napkins.

Summer Entertaining Essentials + Decor

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Share moments from your gathering using #MagnoliaSharedTable.

One Month Out: Pick a location | Create the guest list | Decide on a date + time | Send out invites | Ideate menu + decor

One Week Out: Finalize menu | Create shopping list | Confirm picnic supplies | Send a reminder to guests

Two Days Out: Buy produce + perishables | Create conversation cards, notes, or other meaningful elements | Check the weather

One Day Out: Prepare make-ahead recipes | Gather picnic supplies | Create a cooking schedule | Send a final reminder
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  • Save Us a Seat Now that we’ve shared how we’re dressing up our Shared Table this season—we want to see yours!
Use the hashtag #MagnoliaSharedTable to share your summer gathering with us.

A Guide to Hosting: Recipes, Menus & Table‑Setting Inspiration

The Shared Table is a seasonal gathering guide designed to help you learn how to host a dinner party or casual gathering in a way that feels natural, inviting, and marked by intention. Start by choosing a theme for your gathering, then plan a dinner party menu with seasonal recipes for sharing—from brunch favorites like biscuits and baked goods to dinner recipes, salads, and family-style meals. When it’s time to set the table, create thoughtful place settings by layering dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls, pairing serveware and table linens, and adding low, natural centerpieces that encourage conversation. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, planning a holiday gathering, or setting the table for an everyday meal, these hosting ideas, entertaining tips, recipes for sharing, and table-setting inspiration help you create meaningful moments and a rhythm of gathering season after season.