Making the most of our gardens or patio and hosting in the open air is nothing new, but with the recent trend for indoor-outdoor living and creating a seamless flow between the home and outdoor space, the spotlight this summer is firmly on seating – and re-imagining your exterior space. Especially if you’ve set the ground work this spring by mowing the lawn, trimming shrubs and planting bulbs – here’s how to get started for summer soirées and socialising in the open air…. Portmeirion Bloom Garden Collection: Bloom Garden Side Plate, Sunflower (top); Primula (top right); Double Camelia (middle left); Belladonna Lily (middle right); Lavender (bottom left); Poppy (bottom right), £10 each, Portmeirion With a focus on florals, bringing your tablescape to life with a bouquet of colourful chinaware is a joyous way to put the table in bloom. And this new Bloom Garden Collection with its choice of brightly coloured flowers, pretty petals and fab foliage is a must-have.…