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summer soirée

Setting up table for your

Whether hosting a garden party or a romantic twilight dinner for two
on your balcony, elevate your alfresco dining with these ideas from
John Lewis bubble glass jug, £30; John Lewis bubble glass tumbler, £7
Mhari Lamont, a Home Stylist at John Lewis Edinburgh.

t is all about playing around with colours and
layering textures to create a space with style
Iand depth. Once you’ve decided on a theme
or style, consider what staple pieces you’ll need
on your table, such as:

Servewear
Use serving bowls and plates as your statement
Lisbon tile serving bowl, FSC-Certified (mango wood),
pieces. This works especially well if you choose £50
ones that convey your theme. For example, the
Lisbon range brings a Boho or Moorish vibe,
while the Orangery collection evokes images
of a classic British garden. Both collections
have melamine options too, so you needn’t
compromise on style even if you want to avoid
any breakages, or if you’re catering for little ones.

A statement pitcher will add a wow factor,
whether to serve the latest non-alcoholic
cocktail or just ice-cold water. The Bubble Glass
Amber Pitcher or the Orange Pitcher from
Bordallo Pinheiro are timeless pieces and will
make great vases when not in use at the table.
Lisbon melamine side plate, set of 4, £12
Textiles
When considering tablecloths, napkins, table
runners and placemats, keep these in the same
colour pallet and patterns as your servewear. If
it is a bit too maximalist for you then pair it back
by using plain coloured napkins or a simple
white linen tablecloth. A nice touch is to tie a bit
of foliage around your napkins as an alternative
From left to right: Lisbon fine china serve bowl, £15; Lisbon foliage organic shape platter, FSC-Certified (mango wood), £30; Lisbon tile
rectangular platter, FSC-Certified (mango wood), £24; Lisbon fine china dip bowls, set of 3, £10; Lisbon fine china tapas plates, set of 4, to napkin rings. John Lewis hand braided placemats, set of 2,
£12; Lisbon fine china cereal bowl, £4.50 natural, £12.50
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