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How much better food tastes when it is thoughtfully presented at a beautifully set table! Table decoration creates an atmosphere of hospitality, conviviality and style, and makes your guests feel truly welcome. Table Inspirations offers an abundance of delightful ideas for adorning the table and, unlike other books on table settings, these decorations do not rely on ornate dinner services or canteens of silver cutlery. Instead it is packed with simple, pretty and imaginative suggestions that will bring a dash of originality and elegance to any occasion, with the minimum of effort and fuss. The first section looks at the elements that make up a successful and stylish table: namecards and napkins, coasters and candles. The second section contains an abundance of entertaining ideas for different occasions, from the simplest weekday suppers with friends to classic celebratory dinners. In the invaluable third section, the components of several international table settings are analysed and explained, ensuring that the reader knows how to position every component correctly.
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A contemporary look at the age-old practice of table-setting. Fresh, funky ideas from ex Good Housekeeping stylist Emily Chalmers to suit every occasion be it a family get together, an intimate dinner a deux or a children's party. After an introduction to the basic necessities of dinner services, flatware, table linen and accessories, Emily moves into specific table settings. She demonstrates how easy it is to liven up even a family breakfast with fresh flowers, quirky egg cups and simple table linen; how to make special occasions such as Christmas, New Year, Easter and birthdays that little bit more special. Candles, votives and table decorations are all given an innovative twist and offer novel takes on the expected: place cards tied to chairs with a colourful ribbon, felt, Astroturf and slate placemats, floating flowers, petals and candles. All ideas are accompanied by the attractive and exciting photographs of renowned lifestyle photographer, David Brittain, making the book not only a visual feast but a practical guide as well. And if a more formal setting is required, clear photographs show the layouts from around the world, both informal and formal. So whatever the occasion take a look through these pages and you are sure to find inspiration to suit.
About the Author:
Emily Chalmers worked at Good Housekeeping magazine before becoming a freelance stylist and writer, working for Homes & Gardens, Woman & Home and Ideal Home. She is the author of Cheap Chic (also Ryland Peters & Small).
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- PublisherRyland, Peters & Small Ltd
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1841721212
- ISBN 13 9781841721217
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages144
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