How to: style a magical Christmas table
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a festive feast. Piece together a meal to remember with playful yet carefully considered details. To help you set the scene, we’ve rounded up our tips on styling a magical Christmas table.
The centre of attention
Start by choosing a statement centrepiece for your table. This should encompass your theme and be the focus of the table. This could be a vase filled with foraged pinecones or a large candle surrounded by a festive wreath. We’ve used a globe candle surrounded by a dried floral wreath. The latter is handcrafted by Hana Jensen of Wellington-based label Stem and available in limited numbers from our New Zealand Città Design stores.
Let it sparkle
Create a cosy atmosphere by adding flickering candles and string lights to your centrepiece. Avoid interfering with the flavours of the food by using unscented candles. We opted for elegant dining candles displayed in our Melt candle holder. This holder is designed by our in-house designer Nikolai Sorensen and comes in six colours so there’s one for every table and theme!
Get personal
Make your guests feel welcome by placing a handwritten name tag and linen napkin to each table setting. Our selection of Dine linen napkins add a touch of relaxed luxury and can be used again and again. Show your guests extra love by adding a little present on each seat—such as handmade chocolates or a special Christmas ornament they can use for years to come.
Toast to Christmas
Whether you prefer a celebratory glass of bubbles or a sophisticated espresso martini, our extensive selection of glassware has every tipple covered. Fill a pitcher with a refreshing iced tea or a seasonal cocktail to share—such as fruity punch, citrus sangria or Aperol spritz. Keep tabs on our blog for some festive drink recipes…
