I love old silver candlesticks, especially when they aren’t perfectly identical. A little tarnish doesn’t bother me either and they look beautiful with plain linen and lots of candles at dinner.
I’d use it with white plates, darker glassware and plenty of candles.
TABLECLOTH 01 | Zara Home United Kingdom
I love all the little illustrations on this. It’s interesting without looking overly themed, and I’d keep everything else quite simple with plain plates and candles.
The Dinner Tablecloth
This is exactly the sort of bowl I like because it looks good sitting on the table but is still properly useful. I’d use it for fruit, salads, pasta and anything else being passed around at dinner.
Jasper Portuguese Low Ceramic Serving Bowl
I don’t want serving pieces that only come out twice a year. This is simple enough for an ordinary dinner but still lovely when you have people over.
Jasper Portuguese Ceramic Serving Platter
I’d mix a few of these between taller candlesticks rather than using one matching row of candles. I love how polished silver looks once the candles are lit.
Zara Silver Aluminium Tealight Holder
I like candles that look good before you even light them, and the floral glass on this one is lovely. I’d put it among smaller candles and flowers rather than using one huge centrepiece.
Maeve Floral Scene Stealer Glass Candle
These would be so good mixed with plain plates and glassware you already own. I’d buy a few rather than worrying about having an entire perfectly matching set.
By Anthropologie The Ribbon Stripe Juice Glass
I love the blue detail on these. They’re interesting enough to mix into plain white tableware without making the whole table feel like a matching dinner set.
DINNER PLATE WITH PLACEMENT DESIGN | Zara Home United Kingdom
The red, blue and white stripes are what caught my eye. I’d use it for drinks at dinner and then happily fill it with flowers afterwards.
Maegen Marcelle Striped Jug
I really like pieces that don’t have to disappear into a cupboard after dinner. This works as a proper serving jug but would look just as nice with flowers in it.
Jasper Portuguese Ceramic Jug
I love one slightly playful thing on an otherwise pretty table. These are small enough to add some personality without making everything feel themed.
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I wouldn’t buy an entire matching set. I’d mix one or two of these with simple white plates so there’s some colour and pattern without everything being coordinated.