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Tablescapes and the finer details of family meals
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items Shared meals promotes family relationships and friendships often grow fueled by good food. Here are some gathering essentials to help you build your family meal traditions
Good silverware is an essential part of a table setting. Dishwasher safe it’s a great addition to your tableware
Oneida Flatware
The new Colorwave collection by Noritake has some wonderful options for this upcoming season! I’m so excited I just want to buy all of them
Colorwave by Noritake
Linen napkins are an elegant addition to any table - easily washed over snd over again they save the environment too! Tie them with raffia for a warm touch
Linen, Cotton & Paper Napkins
The new color of the year for 2026 changes shades with changes in light quality sometimes appearing deep teal - sometimes bold blue. Paired with navy or gray dishes and curtains, it makes our dining room both striking and cosy.
Behr
Canadian tire has a great selection of placemats for your table. I have a selection of navy, gray and alabaster for our dining room table
Table Linens - Placemats & Table Cloths
This table is a central part of our kitchen. It’s easy to pull up counter height chairs and it’s very spacious for board games.
Ralene Counter Height Extension Table
I don’t know about you, but I love to have matching dishes. These French white casserole dishes have been a staple in my kitchen for many years and they have held lots of yummy meals.
Corningware - French White
When I was in Ireland, I had the opportunity to tour the Waterford factory. It was so cool to see what care and precision went into making their glasses. My grandchildren know that when these glasses come out, it is a special occasion.
Crystal Drinking Glasses - Shop Water Glasses - Waterford®
Our family loves to have chili boards and this crockpot is usually in the centre filled with a great turkey chili.
Crock-Pot | Walmart Canada
I shared a recipe for microwave oatmeal with fruit the other day on TikTok and used one of these quilted bowls which I had received as a gift. They are awesome and I am glad that I have found a Canadian creator !
Handmade Reversible Bowl Cozy Set - perfect for gift giving, Cotton petal shaped bowl holder, Quilted microwavable bowl cozy
A great way to give your kid a hot bowl of soup or chilli and not have them burn their hands
4 Pcs Deep Navy Blue Microwave Bowl Holders
Although it’s not candy cane, it sure is Christmas. This is such a classic and looks wonderful on the holiday table.
Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Plates & Mugs, Service for 4 & Reviews - Wayfair Canada
Ice wine cuvée is a wonderful way celebrate - we used this to celebrate our first Christmas together
Peller Estates Ice Cuvée VQA with Gift Box
China is something that can be passed down from generation to generation. This pattern is timeless.
Old Country Roses Breakfast Set, 12 Pieces | Royal Albert