Summer Tables from Carolyne Roehm

Image, Carolyne Roehm

Renowned designer Carolyne Rohem has some choice tips for summer entertaining. "Mix it up." she says "I never use just one set of dishes. Using an assortment of plates, bowls and accent pieces adds creativity and fun to your design. Achieving different looks is also less expensive this way because you can buy pieces as separates rather than entire place settings."

Image, Carolyne Roehm

She encourages others to"Enjoy summer's bounty by incorporating fruits, vegetables and herbs into your centerpiece and accents. I once decorated a table with gorgeous tomatoes and gobs of basil. It looked and smelled wonderful and was the perfect way to savor the height of tomato season."