MERRY AND MELLOW
Settle in for a blissfully casual afternoon with family gathering for a quiet respite before Christmas revelry. Hand-painted dinnerware featuring playful polka dots, stripes, and eclectic patterns inspires the familiar color palette made fresh with modish accents. A pristine tablecloth and curvaceous place mats trimmed in red create an airy backdrop for the mix-and-match plates. Lending lovely contrast to the setting, linens adorned with emerald chestnut branches are tucked into napkin rings shaped as graceful reindeer—each with a teeny gilt nose. Play up the understated sparkle with mottled votives, polished silverware, and bubble glasses bearing a delicate gold rim; dress up potted poinsettias with sprays of evergreens and baby’s breath for an effortless centerpiece.
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
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