Spring is finally here people!! The birds are chirping, the sun shone through today and the flowers are starting to bloom! I appreciate this time of year, as we peel away the winter blues, it's almost like New Year's Day all over again! Spring gives birth to new things, as we give birth to fresh and brighter beginnings!
Sunshine, cool breeze, clean, crisp, colourful, sparkling water, ice-cream, sorbet, strawberries, picnics, BBQs, sizzling steaks, scented flowers... I could go on, but these are just some of the things that I am looking forward to! Are you prepared to host for the Social Season, from Soirées to Tea Parties, Garden Parties to Cocktail Evenings, Picnics to BBQs, you name it? Don't wait until the sun is in full swing to start getting ready!
As we Spring Forward now...it's time to spring clean our hosting equipment and accessories!
Here's my checklist:
Tablecloths - are dependent on the shape or size of your table. Invest in quality fabrics: neutral colours, pinstripe (nautical), simple patterns, or simple embroidery. Remember this is the foundation to your table setup and sets the scene.
Napkins - brightly coloured fabric napkins are a must, using fabrics like linen, shantung silks, or cotton all add to the texture element. Paper napkins have stepped up in quality and vary in price. Damask patterns are now becoming a thing of the past, so opt for floral (in season), bold stripes, polka dots, Asian, Moroccan or African prints as a stylish way to spruce up your table presentation. Sometimes it is good to spend some extra pennies when it comes to paper napkins, look at it this way: a quality tablecloth, luxury glasses, plates & glasses cannot be teamed up with cheap napkins from the £1 store...
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Jugs - glass, acrylic, melamine, translucent coloured and clear. Remember that when you are dressing your table the colour of your beverage will also add a pop of colour when serving in a clear jug.
Glasses - have a variety of heights and texture. Patterns are good, but always take into account the look of the glass when it's holding a beverage.
Cutlery - silver/ gold anything that catches the light. For an outdoor evening setting, the reflection of a candle light will bounce of your silverware - ambience!
If you are opting for disposable cutlery, make sure it's biodegradable aswell as Chic - do your part to help the environment!
Candles - scent is the first element that arouses a guest's senses. For daytime hosting select scents that are fresh, subtly fruity such as kiwi, mango, strawberry, and papaya. For evening hosting the scent will be dependent on the type on the mood you are trying to create, opt for relaxing scents that are light on the nose.
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Candle Holders come all shapes, sizes, colours and finishes. Look for pattern or frosted glass,wood, ceramic, metal such as copper silver, there's loads to choose from.
Trays - wooden, silver, clear acrylic, basket weave, leather materials. Opt for a variety of shapes and sizes
Servings bowls - select various sizes and shapes, wooden, bone china, ceramic. Keep in mind your style: English country, Contemporary, Elegant, Themed (stripes/ dots) etc.
Serving Spoons - should complement your cutlery.
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Overall, hosting/entertaining should be fun and not stressful. As long as you have your Hosting Tools in place, you'll be ready for when the sun fully shows it's face and radiates, so SHOP AROUND, there is so much out there, but remember to keep it unique and chic whatever your theme is!
Stylish Wishes & 2 Kisses!!
xxCC Events
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