A CHIC & POLISHED TABLE SETTING

The key to creating beautiful table design is to encourage conversation and connection. The setting should enhance the experience of being together and create a space for laughter, joy and lingering conversation. Here are a few tried-and-true secrets:

INTRODUCE TEXTURE

Textural elements create depth, interest and add detail to the overall design. A combination of wood, glass, ceramics and metal create a harmonious arrangement. Don’t be afraid to mix metals - brass, copper, gold & silver - play off each other beautifully.

COMMIT TO A COLOR PALETTE

Color has the power to evoke an emotion and when used thoughtfully it can compliment the energy of the occasion. For a celebratory lunch with friends, try a joyful mix of colors - hydrangea blue, white & yellow. A relaxing dinner with friends might call for a calming color combination like olive, cabernet and cream. For your Thanksgiving feast, a mix of unexpected jewel tones like jade, burgundy and eggplant compliment the beauty of the season.

EVALUATE SCALE+PROPORTION

By keeping all of the elements in proportion everything is unified. No individual part is viewed as more important than the whole design. This quiet, subtle, understated elegance encourages conversation and connection.

ADD A CREATIVE TOUCH

A creative touch leaves joy in the hearts of others. Forage natural elements - branches, nuts and leaves- to enhance table décor.  Place a sprig of thyme in a napkin; fill a vessel with blooming branches; use a colorful leaf as a place card - the possibilities are endless. Have fun and be yourself!

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