Tablecloths can really make outdoor dining feel special, and they can make clean up much easier (remove the dishes, pick up the corners, and either toss the crumbs in the trash or toss the whole tablecloth in the wash). My personal preference is to use oil cloth because they’re so easy to wipe down and you don’t have to wash them in the washer. But don’t be afraid to use a cloth tablecloth outside. Just don’t use disposable tablecloths! There is no point in wasting natural resources and filling up a landfill when there are perfectly good reusable tablecloths out there.
Here are some cute (reusable) tablecloths I’ve found around the net:
Checkered Tablecloth from A.H. Mercantile
Fiesta Bold Oil Cloth from Pottery Barn
Summer Swirl Tablecloth from Linens ‘n Things
Apple Blossom Tablecloth from Overstock
