Everything You Need for the Perfect Labor Day Weekend
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Everything You Need for the Perfect Labor Day Weekend
August 28, 2023
If we’re measuring our summer in truly memorable gatherings, we can safely say it’s been one for the books. So, as we prepare to celebrate the end of one season and the beginning of another, the question begs—why improve on perfection? We’ve pulled from the best of the Rip & Tan archives to compile a complete guide to end-of-summer celebrations. Whether you prefer a casual pizza party, show-stopping evening spread, or the perfect simple Sunday brunch, we’ve got a menu—and coinciding tablescape—to make it all the more effortless. Read on for everything from easy dinner ideas (that impress nonetheless) to the cappelletti spritz recipe you didn’t know you needed.
Everything You Need for the Perfect Labor Day Weekend
The Outdoor Dinner
With summer as her muse and simplicity as her guide, designer Devon Liedtke’s approach to seasonal entertaining is as inspired as it is easy to recreate. By keeping her table clean and a little rustic, her vibrant stone fruit pavlova recipe and spread of refreshing summer cocktails take rightful center stage. Topped off with a few personal touches—plus fresh blooms, of course—it’s the picture of a perfect summer gathering.
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The Perfect Picnic
In collaboration with local favorite La Morra Pizzeria, Jenni rang in midsummer with an outdoor dining table to end them all. Simply set with picnic-inspired furniture and dinnerware, then topped with some of the best roasted vegetables we’ve ever had—not to mention a whole salt baked fish—a few sprigs of summer greenery were all she needed to complete the scene.
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The Pizza Party
As an ode to the pizza parties we all grew up with, Leanne Citrone’s refined take on the occasion is what summer gatherings should all be about—total and complete ease. From her relaxed Italian-inspired setting (backyard pizza oven optional) and her go-to easy cake recipe (we’re obsessed with citrus and cardamom for summer) to her philosophy on getting guests involved, the goal is to have your party and enjoy it too.
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The Summer Brunch
When the mood strikes for a touch of something extra-special, our minds instantly turn to brunch—and with the help of Leanne Citrone, Jenni created an idyllic backyard scene in tribute to summer for summer’s sake. Dressed-up but entirely effortless, the picnic table was set with communal benches, classic linens, a few celebratory blooms, and an olive oil cake we’re still dreaming about.
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Photos by Devon Liedtke and Nicki Sebastian and Bliss Kaufman