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For those of us fortunate enough to have a garden, most of us want to savour our time spent in it. Allegra Marchiorello and Valeria Piovesana Thompson, co-founders of luxury linen brand Once Milano, are veterans of alfresco dining - in fact, in the summer months, the two enjoy most meals outside. But, how do you dress a garden table beautifully?
"It’s partly about making a moment more beautiful," said Marchiorello. "When you make the table more beautiful, it is just different. Everyone appreciates beauty and it changes the atmosphere for the better. The point is to enjoy the time together rather than to admire the table, but it can play such a big part in adding to the occasion."
Here, Marchiorello offers her easy, yet stylish, table-setting tips.
All images are courtesy. This article originally appeared on Harpersbazaar.com
Keep it simple
“If I’m using a tablecloth, I won’t add a runner or a placemat on top. Keeping it simple is so important. There’s no real rule to how a table should be set and it depends a lot on the personality of the host. If you like simple things then you need to keep it uncrowded so everything has its place. On some occasions, places and personalities overcrowding a table can be wonderful. I enjoy it, but I couldn’t do it at home.”
