With the right ingredients, you can create a tablescape to delight your guests even before the meal arrives.
STYLING Kate Nixon | PHOTOGRAPHY Kristina Soljo | FLOWERS Bess Paddington
PHOTO Kristina Soljo
A statement platter will take you from brunch to canapes. Invest in handmade details and classic tones.
PHOTO Kristina Soljo
COASTAL SPLASH (L)
Look to gentle washes of ocean blue and the textures of rattan for a table with a subtle nod to sea and sand.
ORGANIC INGREDIENTS ©
Embrace the irresistible allure of earthy tones and intriguingly shaped tableware for a casual, relaxed gathering.
BRIGHT SPARK ®
Sunny colours whet the appetite so everything you’re serving sings with flavour.
Foliage and floral add a sense of occasion. For a tablescape your vessels should feel sculptural and translucent to hide the stems.
PHOTO Kristina Soljo
ROMANTIC GESTURE (L)
Delicate pinks and deep peach tones set the table – and the scene – for a meal you’ll love.
Save up interesting gifts for dinner party favours. Some embossed stationery, a special bottle of olive oil or favourite box of tea make a thoughtful addition to the requisite bottle of bubbly.
PHOTO Kristina Soljo
CLASSIC TOUCH (L)
Nothing suggests timeless style like a table adorned with crystal, candlesticks and fine flutes.
NICELY NOIR ®
The magic of black lies in its ability to bring a sense of easy sophistication to any celebration.
Dress to impress and elevate everyday essentials with brass cutlery or cut crystal.
Styling and curation by Kate Nixon for Australian House & Garden magazine