Notes on a Table Setting

Delicate Dinner

Alex Eagle, creative director.

London, United Kingdom.

Less is more, more or less! This is a special time of year, as you are

surrounded by family and friends, and you can indulge and spoil

your loved ones. I usually love a minimal table setting, but it’s that

time of year when you can get away with a bit more.

How do you create a good atmosphere for your guests?

I would say lighting is key. This time of year, you can get away with

just using candles during the day – they always create a warm and

inviting atmosphere. I also think there’s nothing like festive scents,

so a lovely, scented candle or oranges and cloves can go a long way.

Alex’s top tips for setting your holiday table:

Put everything you’ll need and would like to use on the table and

then edit - remove where needed. But remember, Christmas is a time

of year when you can really have fun with it.

Also, I would recommend using nuts and longer-lasting plants and

flowers to decorate, as you tend to do a few different meals over the

festive period, so it’s a great way to rework table accessories.

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