Having friends over to watch the Olympics? Go for the Gold and host a dinner party that will have them doing backflips!

These are some simple ideas that add some Olympic flavor to your table. Read on to score some entertaining tips!

A great dinnerware set can really create an atmosphere – I absolutely love this ikat patterned dinnerware rimmed with gold from CWonder. Pair it with the great gold electroplated flatware… gorgeous.

The gold flatware from West Elm would also be great to use come holiday season.

This table-setting from the lifestyle blog of Valley & Co. is a great example of a casual dinner party incorporating the bold red, white and blue. The pebble stone placemats are such a great touch!

A table is brought together by the details, this is a great DIY from Match Made on Hudson for napkin rings. As simple as these are, they’re a great option to add detail to your table for any event or holiday. Another multi-use option, these great lanterns from Pottery Barn are great for indoor or outdoor dining. Throw in some chunky candles and you’ve got yourself some mini-Olympic torches!

Finally this great DIY table-setting from Project Wedding is simple yet thoughtful. The continuous blue stripe used throughout as well as the bold pop of navy on white gives the table a simple yet coordinated look.

I like any excuse to have people over for dinner, throw in the Olympics—preferably men’s diving—and it’s bound to be a great time. Some people are intimidated by creating a table-setting but it’s not a scary thing—simply a way to be creative.

Here’s some final entertaining tips:

  • When creating a table, pull in items that you like and make you feel comfortable.
  • If you love the ambiance of candles, pull in different sizes, heights, colors.
  • If you’re obsessed with fresh flowers (like I am!), gather some unique vases and arrange away.

Hopefully these ideas get you thinking and inspire you to have the neighbors over for some yummy food and a great time supporting our Olympic team!