Labor Day has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute we're planning beach weekends and backyard dinners, and the next we're wondering how summer slipped away so quickly.
Rather than mourning the season, celebrated interior designer Danielle Rollins sees it as the perfect excuse for one last gathering—one that's festive, relaxed, and effortlessly chic.
"Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and it's the perfect time to bring out your red, white, and blue décor and all the barbecue essentials for one last celebration," she says.
Rollins believes the classic red, white, and blue palette deserves more than just the Fourth of July. Crisp reds, classic navy, and bright whites create a table that's welcoming, timeless, and perfectly suited to an end-of-summer celebration.
Fresh flowers are one of her favorite ways to make an impact. Fill pitchers or simple glass vases with generous armfuls of hydrangeas from the garden, roadside sunflowers, or grocery-store baby's breath.
"The most humble or inexpensive things can look so chic when used with enthusiastic abundance," Rollins says. "More is more."
Instead of a formal tablecloth, she often layers a vintage quilt or inexpensive cotton bedspread across the table for an inviting, relaxed look that can head straight into the washing machine after the last guest leaves. French-striped tea towels make equally practical—and charming—napkins for messy barbecue feasts.
Above all, Rollins encourages hosts to keep things easy. Don't overthink the menu or obsess over perfection. Gather the people you love, pour another glass, and savor one last lingering summer evening.
To inspire your own Labor Day celebration, we've rounded up a selection of Danielle Rollins' favorite tabletop pieces that capture her signature mix of color, pattern, and effortless elegance. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or an alfresco dinner under the stars, these stylish finds make it easy to send summer off beautifully.
Amalfitana Cobalt Blue Stripe Dinner Plates $25
Amalfitana Red Striped Oval Platter $139
Navy Wicker Wrapped Highball Tea Glasses, Set of 4 $64
Iraca Raffia Lobster Basket, $40
Lobster Napkin Ring, Set of 4, $75
Handwoven Crab Iraca and Cane Placemat, $55
Set of 4, White Cocktail Napkin With Blue Anchor Design $80
Bamboo 5-Piece Natural Silverware $215
Gessato White Tumblers, Set of 2, $159
Based in the West Palm Beach Design District, Danielle Rollins is one of the country's leading authorities on stylish entertaining and timeless interiors. An internationally acclaimed designer, bestselling Rizzoli author, and sought-after lifestyle expert, she is known for blending color, pattern, and comfort into spaces that feel both glamorous and livable. Through her design studio, retail showroom, and POP West Palm, Rollins continues to inspire homeowners and hosts with her signature philosophy that beautiful living should always feel welcoming, personal, and effortless.