I was delighted to be featured in Pimlico Magazine’s Holiday issue! Above is the place setting I created for Pimlico’s “At the Table” spread. If you have a moment, check out all the holiday inspiration and tips Pimlico has in this issue. I learned a million tips from all the incredible designers they featured.
In my book, napkin rings, place cards, and chargers are the jewelry of the dinner party. Just as the perfect earrings can transform a simple gown, so can napkin rings enhance your table in a way you never expected! For this place setting, I kept it simple with sprigs of natural pine, glittered pine needles, combined with a meaningful card from one of my paper collections. Metallics are a current trend and I couldn’t decide whether to utilize my silver or gold chargers. Instead of forcing myself to choose, I set one on top of the other to give a layered look. When shopping for chargers, I always try to vary their size by a ¼ to ½ an inch to give myself this option later. Another tip I have found is to add nature. Adding a pinecone or mistletoe keeps your table welcoming to guests. This is especially true when utilizing beautiful metallics, a common palette during the winter months. Metallics can often read harsh and if you are going for less of a modern feel and more of a warm atmosphere at your table – I have found a little nature seems to bring it in effortlessly.
What are your tips?
Blog to you soon,
Styling and Paper – Loralee Lewis
Photography – Blind Eye Photography
Dinnerware from my personal collection
