1. Trays for Transport.Janice has multiple carrying trays handy when she is hosting outside. “It’s my go-to method for transporting the dishes from kitchen to the outside table, and it helps minimize back and forth trips,” she says. In addition to the trays, she has a variety of small metal pails and caddies for holding and moving cutlery, napkins and frequently used condiments.
2. Be Melamine. Melamine dishes are attractive, inexpensive and lightweight for outdoor dining. Janice has various sets and enjoys using them to create a color scheme or theme for her tablescapes.