中文简介：

本书崇尚简朴、非传统、轻松的生活，展示了在户外的任何地方——海滩、山上、城市、郊区、沙漠——都可以形成贴近自然的娱乐和聚会。本书融合了对不同人口和背景的个人、夫妇和家庭的25次采访；精美的照片；视觉和反思性的文章；诗意的遐想；以及食谱，对于任何希望将室内生活与户外活动联系起来，并为如何实现这种生活方式寻求灵感的人来说，这本书带来了一股清新的气息。本书按聚会地点编排——海边、家里、开放空间、亲密空间、阳光下等等，每一章都包括实用和简单的要点，如“在阳光下放松的方法”；“与朋友在外面做的事情”；“在阳光下思考的事情”；以及“轻松聚会的理想零食”等等。

英文简介：

Al Fresco celebrates unfussy, unconventional, easygoing living, showcasing how close-to-nature entertaining and gathering can take shape anywhere outdoors – by the beach, in the mountains, in the city, in the suburbs, in the desert. With a blend of 25 interviews with individuals, couples, and families across a variety of demographics and backgrounds; beautiful photos; visual and reflective essays; poetic ruminations; and recipes, this book is a breath of fresh air for anyone looking to bridge indoor life with the outdoors, and seeking inspirational ideas for how to achieve this lifestyle. Organised by location of gathering – By the Water, At Home, Open Spaces, Intimate Spaces, Under the Sun, and more – each chapter will include practical and easy takeaways, like 'Ways to Reset in the Sun'; 'Things to Do Outside with a Friend'; 'Things to Ponder on a Sunny Day'; and 'Ideal Snacks for Easy Get-Togethers'.