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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
Table runners add intimacy
“How you set your table is partly driven by what you have to hand, the size of your table and how many people you’re hosting. Again, it’s about creating the most lovely environment for everyone to enjoy the meal. Runners placed across a larger table can make it feel more intimate by reducing the sense of ‘empty’ space if there are only four people or so.”
