For this alfresco table, Gary chose unadorned white plates and bowls in an unglazed matte finish. The dishes’ clean lines were given a graphic lift with sea fans placed between them. Frosted glassware reminiscent of beach glass is casual and more durable on outdoor surfaces than del icate crystal . Embroidered linens secured with turquoise-colored napkin rings of dyed coral mimic the current fashion trend —semiprecious stone jewelry.