Bella Cucina Leaves the House

Heavenly hosting
Nothing says summer like alfresco dining.

5 Tips to get the look

1) Spend time garden planting and grooming.
2) Get ready to savour clean air and fresh ideas.
3) Create intimate private areas for dining.
4) Add ambiance with crisp, white linens.
5) Treasure moments outside with family and friends.

Vintage botanical
Celebrating the beauty of a sunny Meyer lemon grove, each lovely plate is rimmed with delicate blossoms and has a buzzing honeybee in the centre.
villacetinale.com

Afternoon picnic
In the style of summer days gone by! Time on the riverbank is spent without a care in the world.

Botanical beverages
The three expressions in this range contain “natural adaptogens” – reishi mushroom, ashwagandha and maca root.
drinkdesoi.com

One cocktail at a time
Stock Bartesian with your base spirit capsules, customize the strength and press mix.
ca.bartesian.com

This little piggy…
Infusing food with fun and flavour, this grill is fuelled by all-natural wood pellets.
traeger.com

Save the animals
Sales of these wafer-thin, gold plated porcelain tumblers with elephants, tigers, polar bears, blue whales and octopuses will be donated to National Park Rescue.
sieger-germany.com

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