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Braided Hand Woven Abaca Placemat ,
£ 18 , Rebecca Udall
House Doctor Branch Plate , £ 10 , Coffee & Cloth Ltd
COUNTRY CHARM
Add a little country charm to your Christmas table this year with a rustic , nature-inspired approach . With cottagecore continuing to be at the height of interior inspo on social media , it ’ s now your table ’ s turn to embrace the ever-increasing wonder . Welcome a simpler , sustainable look through the use of natural materials such a linen , cork or reclaimed wood . If your table ’ s wood , leave it plain , otherwise use a simple crisp linen tablecloth as a base . Decorate using plain linen napkins that are neatly folded or tied with hessian twine and presented on each plate . For the centrepiece , forage for evergreen and coniferous foliage . Simply lay a line of your findings the length of the table and intersperse with metallics like warm gold , copper or bronze . You may even want to include an array of baubles or christmas decs within the display made from wood , metal or paper – sometimes it ’ s the handmade touches that look the most effective . Metal will also reflect candlelight , contributing to this romantic and serene setting .
Stoneware Candle Holder , £ 10 , Hudson Home
Finish with some time-honoured scents such as spruce , spice and clementine , and personal details like homemade name places wrapped in string with a twig of something festive . Complete the look by adding plenty of home comforts like cushions and sheepskins on the chairs to create the perfect comfortable look .
Meynell Lowball , Set of 4 , Smoke , £ 75 , Soho House Retail
Christmas Dining Table , Fritz Fryer Lighting
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