Homes & Antiques

DINE IN STYLE THIS CHRISTMAS

Entertaining

The Christmas holiday offers the perfect excuse for a truly beautiful dinner party. In our busy lives, how often do we get to spend time on planning and decorating a lavish meal for friends or family? For me, it’s the best part of Christmas, and to make this year’s festive dinner truly memorable, why not serve it on a beautiful antique dinner service?

‘But I can’t put it in the dishwasher,’ I hear you cry. ‘What if I break something?’ you ask. Have no fear. Antique dinner services can be surprisingly robust and, not only that, they earn their keep for the rest of the year as a stunning decorative addition to your dresser. So, if you’ve been tempted to invest in a beautiful

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