This Thanksgiving, take some advice from designer Marc Blackwell [1] to set a gorgeous and personalized holiday table. Blackwell, who designed a table for Beringer Winery at San Francisco's annual benefit for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS [2], also designs very cool tableware [3], which you should check out after you read his tips.
Here are Marc's five tips [4]:
- Make a centerpiece from what's in your garden and refrigerator. For instance, arrange oranges among eucalyptus branches or set asparagus or artichokes in glass containers.
- Mix family heirlooms and keepsakes with new things for a modern combination.
- Try mixing service styles as well. For example, have amuse-bouches waiting at the table when guests are seated, then serve the next course family style and the next plated.
- Leave the wine and water on the table so guests can feel free to serve themselves.
- Always have a light source on your table. Votives with individual aluminum holders are an inexpensive alternative to fancy candlesticks, and they can be arranged or scattered.
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Source [5]