Columbus November 2023
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Start with a theme<br />
It might be a group of colors or cherished mementos, but if<br />
you start with a focus or theme in mind it will make your task<br />
easier. The choices might launch from your existing dining<br />
room décor, or holiday decorations found in nearby rooms.<br />
The foundation should be a classic, elegant or even whimsical<br />
tablecloth or runner. You can add texture and color via napkins,<br />
placemats and dinnerware. If you are creating a Hanukkah<br />
table, you might choose to focus on blue, but blending in<br />
touches of white, silver and gold adds a welcome bit of elegance.<br />
Use the good stuff<br />
Now is the time to get the stepstool out to reach the top<br />
shelf or open up your cabinet and bring out the china.<br />
This is the perfect time to use the fancy pieces—crystal,<br />
silver, chargers, and anything heirloom.<br />
If your family leans a bit more casual, simply select<br />
pieces that go with your theme. Maybe start with white<br />
dinnerware and add blue and silver accents. Or bring in<br />
touches of nature with pine branches, pinecones, and<br />
wooden pieces that add a touch of texture.<br />
Play up your personality<br />
Your table should reflect your<br />
style, but now is the time to push<br />
that idea to the max. Guests who<br />
might be accustomed to eating at<br />
your kitchen table, will appreciate<br />
and admire your efforts. Go crazy<br />
with candles, use all your flatware,<br />
add twinkle lights, incorporate a<br />
centerpiece that is a conversation<br />
starter—perhaps by including<br />
pieces that will jog memories and<br />
introduce slices of family history<br />
and launch story telling.<br />
42 housetrends.com