Rebecca Moses, fashion designer
The best looking tables look improvised, not stuffy. When the plates and napkins don't match, it looks spontaneous, as though each guest had a place set just for them.
1. Mix, don't match
Use patterns with solids, and use white to play with the colors in linens. You don't want to end up with all the same pattern everywhere.
2. Set the stage
Always use a table cloth, which unifies. Chargers act as a base for switching salad, dinner, and dessert plates.
3. Keep it low
Centerpieces shouldn't prevent guests from making eye contact. Flowers shouldn't be too fragrant, or they will compete with the food. Potted herbs such as rosemary, sage, and thyme look earthy, and their fragrance compliments Italian food.
4. Finish right
Put out a pitcher of water, a bowl of sea salt, a pepper grinder, and a few dishes of olive oil, so your guests have everything they need at arm's reach.
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