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INTERIORS INSIDER

Work those textures
Wood isn’t just for furniture, with platters,
serving bowls and tealight holders very
much trending. There’s something so
tactile, pleasing and reassuring about
holding and touching wooden tableware
– it’s a great connection to the natural Acacia wood rabbit
world and perfect for a spring tablescape. serving board, £16
Go old school and light dinner candles,
choosing modern glass holders to
house them. Bring in a splash of
spring colour with flowers – we
recommend tulips (try warm orange
ones) in simple ceramic vases.

Piglet in Bed – gingham runner, £39

Give your pudding a chance to
Make it a ‘serve yourself’ meal
shine
Big family meals aren’t just for show. From traditional marzipan-coated
Research continues to show the simnel cakes to more modern
benefits – physical, psychological and masterpieces worthy of The Great
social – of regular family meals, with British Bake Off, cakes have long
‘serve yourself’ spreads lauded for Scalloped tray, £18 been the centrepieces of Easter
helping children to develop confidence, celebrations. Serve your Easter bake
good eating habits and table manners. Jute placemats (set of two), £10 on a simple cake stand to create a
So, encourage your family to tuck in real ‘wow’ moment. Don’t forget cake
and help themselves to your feast, with or pastry forks and small side plates
serving platters and dishes, sauce jugs, – they’ll add to the sense of occasion.
side bowls and roasting tins that look And, again, make sure you’ve a cake
fantastic taken straight from the oven slice to hand, especially if you plan to
to the table. Don’t forget the serving serve at the table.
spoons – and always have a few spare
forks and spoons to hand.
Find your interiors inspiration at John Lewis & Partners or at johnlewis.com
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