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2016 FALL DINING GUIDE
Fall entertaining ( continued )
Fall is agreat season for ditching the paper and plastic and taking your dinnerware outdoors . Tableware industry experts say there are many positives to introducing your “ good stuff ” to Mother Nature . It won ’ t blow away like paper plates , and it ’ s far more environmentally friendly than Styrofoam .
MIX IT UP
While serving finger foods on small plates is extremely popular and encourages your guests to mingle , there ’ s a definite return toward the comfort and connection of asit-down meal . To set the perfect fall table , designers encourage mixing and matching patterns to reflect your distinctive style .
“ I generallystart with apatternthatsets the tone for the evening , one that reflects what I ’ m feeling for this particular gathering ,” says Replacements ’ designer Julie Robbins . “ Whether that ’ s a cute salad plate that ’ sgoingtosit atopthe dinnerplate , ora funcolor Iwantasmymaindesign element or theme . Ithen add pieces that either draw out that feeling or ground the placesettingtogive me the ambiance I want for my entire table .”
Robbins says that may mean pairing a current fall favorite , such as a dinner plate in Woodland by Spode , with vintage American amber glass from the 1940s . She also mixes different pieces . For example , adding a hued glass accent salad
plate creates another layer of dimension , while a bright goblet can infuse a much needed pop of seasonal color .
LIGHT UP YOUR EVENINGS There ’ sreally no need to go heavy on the decorations for fall outdoor entertaining . Bright leaves , pumpkins , seasonal berries and other naturals create the perfect autumn décor . Experts say you don ’ t need a floral centerpiece if you have nature all around you . Instead , use candles to light up your evenings .
“ It ’ stime to upgrade from the Mason jar look by mixing glassware and candles ,” says Robbins . “ Lighting can trulyset the mood for your gathering , which is why I ’ m big on creating an eclectic grouping down the middle of my table by mixing glass and metal candlesticks with hurricanes , clear decanters and other pieces I can use to hold candles . If you don ’ t think you have enough pieces , old tumblers make great votive cups , while you can also turn wine glasses and goblets upside down and place candles on the inverted base . This is beautiful for daytime entertaining , and when lit , creates a simple , warm feeling on those nights when you ’ re just starting to feel anip in the air .”
Looking for more fall inspiration ? Robbins and team suggest checking out Replacements ’ website at replacements . com . ◆
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