SEASON’S FEASTING How to create stunning table settings

Gathering loved ones for delicious food and drink is one of the great joys of Christmas – here’s how to create a stunning setting for each occasion

CHRISTMAS DAY

The main event of the season calls for abundance and indulgence. Decorate the table

with baubles and glittered pine cones, and weave through bountiful garlands intertwined

with tiny fairy lights. Embrace tradition by opting for berry reds, and include elements

of navy blue for a sophisticated twist

OPPOSITE AND ABOVE Hanging decorations, from £7.30, Broste Copenhagen. Table and bench, £69.99, Argos. Throw, £89, Bronte by Moon. Lantern, £60, Amara. Garland, £25; cones, £4 for 12; both Sainsbury’s Home. Navy napkin, £7.50, Piglet. Dinner plates, £18 each, Lombok. Side plates,

£16 for 12, George Home. Bowls, £16.95 each,

Nkuku. Ball decoration, £5.50 for six; champagne glass, £69 for six; both

Rose & Grey. Snowflake decoration, £7.50 for four; bell, £7.50 for 12; both Cox & Cox. Candleholders, from £29 each, West Elm. Blue glass, £4, French Connection. Runner,

£12, Debenhams. Printed napkins, £45 for four, Thornback & Peel.

Cutlery, from £10, Heal’s. Christmas Fruit and Nut cake, £35, Daylesford. Cakestand, £29, Neptune >

Red and green glitter holly stem, £7.50, Gisela Graham

Everyday luxe Christmas wine glass, £4, Sainsbury’sHome Stag-print Christmas dinner plate, £3, Matalan

Metallic star decoration, £5.50,Ian Snow

Matt red bauble with gold glitter,£1, B&Q

Fir and glasslantern, £68.99, Maisons du Monde

Bungalow DK Zen napkin, £7.95, Printer & Tailor

Navy and gold tealight holder, £11.95, Lime Lace