Summertime is practically made for pretty parties, so unfurl the table linens and set out the good china. Pair your posh potlucks and farm-to-table dinners with more than just candles or moonlight; introduce fresh flowers to the table to create more ambiance and set the tone. Everyone loves getting an invite to a summertime fest. Everything seems to be conspiring in favor of gatherings that go late into the evening, taking advantage of the long days and great weather. Your flowers can do the same.

The recipe for a polished summertime dinner is one—maybe two—of our Sunflower Bubble Bowl designs right smack dab in the center of the table. Pair with a hearty meat-and-potatoes dish with plenty of veggies fresh from the garden or a yummy salmon with a heaping salad. This piece has more sunflowers than you can count mixed in with lush greens. There’s a sense of bright, happy abundance.

Simply add a nice bottle of wine and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect summer get-together. When your guests aren’t admiring the beautiful spread, they can let their gaze rest on the fresh flowers you’ve brought to the table, which seems to say “Welcome Summer!”