Southern Lady

Two’s Company

EASYGOING AMBIENCE

ake a hiatus from everyday ado for a much-deserved date night at home. Fluffed with creature comforts like downy blankets and oversize cushions, a banquette encourages cozying up for a flavorful repast and scintillating chitchat. China sporting dainty flora and fruit inspires the overall palette, accented by purple-rimmed service plates, amethyst water goblets, delicate blue place mats, and a bowlful of ripe pomegranates. An ecru damask linen creates a soft backdrop for the tabletop’s saturated color show, which culminates with a robust mix of peonies and ranunculus at center stage. Rich red and aubergine florals pop against feathery pink and cream

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