From selecting the crockery to decanting the wine, here’s Vogue’s definitive guide to laying a table properly
Nothing makes me happier than a colourful and eclectic table. Even when I’m alone, I set mine properly, following Dorothy Draper’s advice in her classic 1939 bookThis period of self-isolation is a good chance to experiment with more decadent table settings. Personally, I’m a relentless hoarder of beautiful objects, and spending so much time at home has allowed me to revisit and play with all that I have collected over the years.
If you, too, are sitting on buried treasure, now is the time to get it out and make your next meal infinitely more cheering. And if you’re a table-laying novice? There’s never been a better moment to stock up on gorgeous linens, crockery, and more. Here’sStart with the tablecloth – which will set the tone for the whole table. I tend to go for boldly patterned ones. Liberty has some great options. Then I use plain washed-linen napkins in a tone from the print.
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