AT HOME
6 TABLETOP TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT DINNER PARTY
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As any seasoned hostess knows, the table is at the center of any well-planned dinner party. A beautiful setting sparks joy, brings people together, and ultimately sets the tone for the evening. Below, a few of my tips and tricks and must-have products for setting a festive table for your next dinner party.
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Layer it up
The most beautiful tables are the ones with the most layers. Mix different china patterns and introduce texture and unexpected colors to your table.
THEMIS Z PLATES
Everyone looks better in candlelight
People really underestimate how important lighting is to a dinner party. Overhead lighting is no one’s friend. Instead, fill the tables with a mix of votives and dripless tapers. It’s really the whole vibe for the night. Turn off your overhead lights and opt for he lighting is so important
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Don’t save things for special occasions
Whether it’s a casual buffet for family or a seated holiday dinner for twelve, consider them all special occasions. Use your wedding china, iron your linens, pull out your grandmother’s silver!
CAMPBELL-REY GLASSWARE
Serve casual food, but make it fancy.
Don’t overcomplicate the menu. Opt for crowd-pleasers, beautifully plated: think fried chicken on a silver platter. (I once served Dairy Queen blizzards from silver mint julep cups.)
It’s all about the presentation.
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Invest in Good Linens
Trust me on this one. You will not regret it.
SUMMERILL & BISHOP TABLECLOTH // ELLIS HILL CUSTOM DINNER NAPKIN
Good music goes a long way.
I think we can all agree that a dinner party with no music is a total buzzkill. Make your own playlist ahead of time or find one on Spotify and tweak it to suit the mood. My rule of thumb: a mix of Jay-Z, Sam Cooke, and Vampire Weekend.
Tip: Cover all the genres