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Holiday Entertaining
Since gathering season is right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to get in the hostess spirit and share some of our favorite holiday tablescape tips & tricks! Whether formal or casual, our tips can be planned in advance or last minute. The number one thing to remember is to have fun and take pleasure in the simple things. We love creating a feeling in each of our homes or projects. That feeling comes from evoking the senses. Before getting started, light an herby candle, open the windows, turn off the lights and let the natural lighting be the ambiance, play some jazz music, prepare al fresco bites and mocktails/cocktails. It is all about creating an experience and making your guests feel at home from the moment they walk in. We think the best compliment is when someone comments on how homey your space feels. Fall has so many opportunities for entertaining and in this write up, you will find that we have made setting your next table a bit more effortless by sharing our favorite linens, focal points, tableware items, and so called “cherries on top” below..
step 1: linens
Once a color palette is solidified, we always start with linens! Tablecloths, runners, and napkins a great way to determine your base layer, set the tone for the theme, and add instant texture.
step 2: focal point
The perfect way to create harmony on your dining table is to craft a seasonal centerpiece; get creative here. It can be as traditional as a vase(s) or series of candelabras or as striking as a repurposed vintage silver plater overflowing with seasonal produce. Hot tip: use branches from your backyard or produce from your garden/local farmer for a in-season motif.
step 3: tableware
Next we set the table, plug in your favorite dish-ware, serve-ware and glassware. Mix in some fun serveware and pattern where you can!
cherry on top
And lastly, set the tone with extras. Swap out your usual dining chairs with ones from another space in your home, serve from your favorite cast irons and jazz up your kitchen by displaying beautiful objects/ vessels. Don’t forget to light your favorite candle!
RECIPES WE ARE LOOKING TO RE-CREATE THIS SEASON!
Hot tip: Take a walk in the garden and use the herbs from your bounty! Tie fresh greenery in with string or ribbon around your homemade bread or napkins, garnish your provisions, or even collect herbs in bud vases for an aromatic experience.
Homemade Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Brown Butter, Sage & Walnuts
Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Butter
BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN GALETTE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GOAT CHEESE + SAGE
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash, Caramelized Onions and Wilted Spinach
Pumpkin Maple Cornbread
Pumpkin Miso Caramel Cookies
Happy hosting! Don’t forget to tag @lightanddwell in your next table scape scenes..