RUSTIC CHARM

• The modern rustic look is harder to pull off than it seems – the key to it feeling warm rather than higgledy is in the texture. Raw linens, glazed ceramic bowls and smooth woods are invitingly tactile.

• A simple place setting idea is to get a paper luggage tag and tie with garden twine, or use string to tie around napkins, sliding cutlery between linen and twine.

• Flowers with soft white petals work well with this look, gentle and cloud-like, softening the vibe.