SET THE TABLE
Modern
• Match black, white and grey tones on your table, then lay fresh
ivy along the middle, placing lanterns, tealight holders and candles – use care here – among the leaves. • Cut out some grey, black and silver glitter stars, then scatter them over the table. • Tie the cutlery together with a white napkin and green foliage using a rustic ribbon tied in a bow. Fox & Ivy Slate placemat, £10 2-pack 741-1862; Fox & Ivy Aspen dinner plate, £5 450-1718, and side plate, £4.50 612-6220; Fox & Ivy Noir cutlery set, £30 16-piece 193-7804
Kids’ table
• Cover the table with brown paper, then dress each place setting with a red felt charger, a placemat and red-rimmed dishes. • Fold a napkin in half, then roll up one end into a cone shape. Stick a green pompom on the pointed end to create an elf hat. • Write a menu on the brown paper. • Wrap a strip of paper round the neck of a small milk bottle like a snowman’s scarf, glue in place, then add pompom buttons to the bottle. Snowman 3D mug, £4.50; Eclipse red cereal bowl, £2; Nutcracker Merry Christmas placemat, £6 4-pack; Merry Christmas felt laser-cut placemat, £8 4-pack
CENTREPIECES TO LOVE
In a hurry? Choose a fresh flower centrepiece to complete your table
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1 Christmas Nutcracker planter, £7 2 Rose in zinc container, £10 3 finest* St Nick bouquet, £20
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