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In Sweden, a country that's cold and dark for much of the year, celebrating the sun is of the utmost importance. This is why the national holiday ''Midsommar'' is a much awaited affair.
Midsummer day is reserved for eating, drinking, singing and dancing around a flower clad maypole with friends and family - and because you're celebrating summer, of course it all has to be done outside. Only a real downpour will get a Swede to move the party indoors.
The cornerstones of a good Midsummer dining experience include pickled herring, Aquavit snaps, boiled potatoes, eggs, rye crispbread and a dessert evolving strawberries and whipped cream. The table and maypole are decorated with birch branches and wildflowers to celebrate the summer solstice in style.
Picking wild flowers and creating a flower crown is an important part of the celebration. Legend has it that if you pick seven different kinds of flowers and put them under your pillow on Midsummer's eve you'll dream of your one true love.
With Swedish Midsummer around the corner, we wanted to show you how to create your own Scandi outdoor dining experience. We've put together a selection of some our favourite styles
The perfect tumbler for a summer cocktail or two.
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Traditional Swedish rye crispbread is essential for a Midsummer feast.
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These brightly decorated plates are not only gorgeous as dinging plates but can also be used to serve your favourite summer dish.
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The printed napkins are supplied in a set of 4 and are made using hand-woven cotton khadi fabric from India.
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Add some outdoor seating to your garden with with vintage style bench.
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Use as a picnic blanket or wrap around your shoulders as the sun draws in.
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All you need is some Aquavit snaps to fill the glasses!
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As the evening draws in, add a cosy glow with these gold dipped glass votives.
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As the evening draws in bring a cosy atmosphere and soft lowlight to your garden with these bulb style lights.
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Pickled herring in dill is a must for the Midsummer dining experience.
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This modern dining set will add a pop of colour to your garden or balcony.
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Jazz up your outdoor table with these geo leaf placemats, made using organic melamine, sustainably sourced eucalyptus and cork.
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Lighten up the midusmmer evening with a cosy glow and summer-y fragrance
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