Chic and Casual Dinner for friends (Style Me Pretty Living)

A dinner party does not always entail elaborate, over-the-top plated meals or super formal surroundings. Sometimes it’s as simple as pizza, wine and a slew of candles. A really gorgeous yard helps as well! Have a look at how designer Paula Portet uses these key ingredients to throw an al fresco dinner for friends that’s heavy on the chic and light on the hard work. Plus even more captured by Erin Hearts Court.

A chic but casual Dinner for friends hosted by a new and up and coming interior designer in the Napa Valley , Paula Portet Designs. The Dinner was Hosted in Paula’s newly remodeled home. By focusing on combining found objects and sourcing antiques from all around the globe, her work is smart and creative with a strong sense of Sustainable livability.

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As a mother of soon to be three children, lifestyle and ease of daily use, mixed with the simple beauty of the furniture pieces themselves and not tons of decor clutter, is most important when designing her space. Her work welcomes the appreciation of everyday living without forgetting about the importance of your surroundings.

The Dinner was a simple light Pizza cooked in the outdoor Pizza oven, Yummy Salad and lots of Wine. The table is so grand on it’s own that to represent the casual aspect she just layered tons of candles. A perfect atmosphere for a lovely outdoor dinner with friends.

Photography: Erin Hearts Court | Designer: Paula Portet | Private Residence : Paula's House