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Table Setting

The art of the table, and knowing which rules to break

I love setting my table because it is a time to be creative. I start by thinking of what is being served- is it Asian...

Pumpkins and sunflowers

Bring nature indoors with a massive display of wild flowers-whether you have access to some summer wild flowers in a garden or walk in the countryside, or find a variety...

Chinese hot pot table setting ideas

To make the Chinese Hot Pot menu even a bit more fun, I like to add a bit of easy decoration to the table.  The items do not need to...

bright and striking centerpieces with lemons

Love, love lemons!  And in California when the Meyer lemons come out in markets, I cannot resist buying lots of them.  The bright, yellow and...

simple is beautiful, rose centerpiece

Creating a striking centerpiece does not have to be time-consuming or expensive.  Every once in a while, I love the beauty and simplicity (and tradition) of red roses. In a...

place setting, Zen style

You can create an interesting table with a bit of thought, some creativity and not too much time.  Here I set a table for a friend’s birthday lunch and used...

Barbara

Barbara

table&spoon is all about entertaining and bringing your friends and family around the table.

Born out of years in the hotel and restaurant industry, and love for entertaining, table&spoon brings you tricks, tips and the ‘art of the table’ to create more confident hosts.

And if you need advice with a party, from deciding a theme, to table settings and arrangements to menu selection, please contact me.

Buon appetito!
Barbara

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