Table talk

1 min read

SERVE UP YOUR MEALS IN STYLE

FINISHING TOUCHES

Napkins with napkin rings are back, thanks to the resurgence of the art of table-laying, or tablescaping.

Create yours from a length of ribbon or rustic string with hessian details, or adorn with a few fresh flowers.

**Hessian napkin bows,** £8 for four; **Wildflower** **Garden** **linen** **napkins,** £24 for two; **Wildflower** **Garden** **tablecloth,** £130; **braided** **seagrass** **placemats,** £42 for four (all truffletablescapes.co.uk)

SIX OF THE BEST BUYS FOR YOUR

Summer table

**Melamine serving bowl,** £10 (procook.co.uk)

**Sangria salad bowl,** £1.29 (therange.co.uk)

**Elements Skandi half-moon side plate,** £2.50 (dunelm.com)

**Hands bamboo salad servers,** £5 (thewisteriatree.co.uk)

**Yellow gingham napkins,** £3.50 for two (primark.co.uk)

In store

‘Bring a relaxed holiday vibe to your tablescape, layering natural materials and textures in a muted palette. Use mismatched white tableware and simple glassware. Try upcycling sawn wooden discs as placemats, and filling vintage pots with rosemary and lavender.’

STYLIST KAY PRESTNEY @KINSHIP_CREATIVEDC

**Thurlton candlestick holders,** £20 for two; **Portobello** **scalloped** **bowls,** £25 for two; **Camber** **napkins,** £28 for four; **Camber** **runner,** £50; **Bruton cutlery,** £165 for 24-piece set; **ratta**

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