Tis the season for friends, family, and houseguest. With more mouths to feed than ever I am taking advantage of a full dining room to test out new table settings, flower arrangements, and recipes for my new book. Growing up with a school teacher for a mom I learned from an early age you have got to do your homework. But is it really a chore if you get to have a cocktail?
MOTTAHEDEH TOBACCO LEAF DINNER PLATE
“Think outside the box with your season table settings by paring rich floral patterns with rust and navy to achieve a layered well traveled look.”
RICCI SILVERSMITH FLATWARE
“Think outside the box with your season table settings by paring rich floral patterns with rust and navy to achieve a layered well traveled look.”
L’OJECT BIRD 14K NAPKIN RING
“And on the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge on a napkin ring.”
HERMÈS PLATTER
“Pops of color scattered across the table forces the eye to travel and the landscape of the table to evolve throughout the meal.”
TAPERED CANDLES IN RUST
“When planning any kind of gathering one must understand lighting is essential.”
ARTHUR PRICE OF ENGLAND CANDELABRA
“Some prefer candle light, I prefer candelabra light.”
DANIELLE ROLLINS ANTIQUE PEDESTAL BOWL
“Perfect for florals this antique pedestal bowl from my housewares collection makes a fantastic centerpiece.”
SAINT LOUIS TUMBLER
“Glassware should never be underestimated. Just like a great pair of shoes or a fine piece of jewelry quality stemware can ether make or break a table.”
WILLIAM YEOWARD GOBLET
“Varying levels, styles, and colors of glassware is essential to create an effective table scape and accommodate your guests.”
RIEDEL WHITE WINE GLASS
“Having simple classic wine glasses help to not clutter the table and give the eye a visual break. This is very important because busy stemware can compete with the true state of any good table, the flower.”
DANIELLE ROLLINS STAG WINE COOLER
“From my own collection of housewares this wine/champagne bucket adds character and whimsy to any table or bar.”
