I Gave a Pro Decorator $120 for My Portugal-Inspired Dinner Party, and Here’s What She Got

I Gave a Pro Decorator $120 for My Portugal-Inspired Dinner Party, and Here’s What She Got
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Plate with toasted bread, sardines in a tin, lemon slices, fresh parsley, and a small bowl of salt.
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Janette Zepeda

It seems like everyone I know is going to Portugal this summer — and, of course, I’m so happy for them! But for those of us who don’t yet have a European adventure on the schedule, there are plenty of simple ways to bring the vacation vibes into your home, wherever you are.

“Portuguese decor vibes, to me, are relaxed, warm, and coastal with pops of vibrant colors and patterns,” Vicky Wasik, Apartment Therapy Media’s studio director, says. “It can also be fun to lean into a sense of whimsy and embrace the country’s specialty of tinned fish with a print or motif.” With $150, here are the six items she recommends for your next Southern European-inspired get-together.

Clams in broth with herbs and lemon slices, served with toasted bread on a striped tablecloth.
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Janette Zepeda