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Spring centerpieces
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| Our houses come to life in the spring, opening their doors to nature's colors. It's the right time to bring in some of the joy and decorate the table as if every day were a holiday |
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Simple and understated, a springtime table setting features the fresh harmonies of white and blue: white tablecloth and napkins in cotton or linen and dishes featuring delicate hues of light blue (from sky-blue to periwinkle tones) or solid tones with decorations inspired by nature. When there are no guests the tablecloth can be replaced by a set of place-mats and a runner that's in the same color or a contrasting tone and, if you wish, even boasting a print or embroidery work. You can use vivacious colored glasses that will brighten up your everyday table with their transparency, whereas for special occasions it's best to use crystal. Cutlery, either completely in stainless steel or with handles in colored resin, completes your everyday table.
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ANEMONES AND WILD FLOWERS |
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A festive mood is always created by placing flowers on the table, although, we don't need an elaborate centerpiece for our spring table. A simple bouquet of cut flowers selected from the innumerable varieties nature offers us at this joyous time of year will suffice to add a note of cheer. The important thing is to balance the colors and focus on just two or three shades, at most. As you can see in the photo, you can liven up the combination of blue and white varieties of daisies by interspersing a dash of yellow or orange. As an alternative, you can always use anemones, arranging them in a carafe or vase that matches your glasses, or simply opt for a bouquet of wild flowers. Naturally, you must always remember to never decorate the table with excessively fragrant flowers.
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Do-it-yourself decorators will have fun giving free rein to their imaginations, creating all sorts of special napkin shapes for their spring table. The most traditional is the "fan" shape. A softer version, which is shown in the photo, is suitable for more informal settings. To achieve this effect, all you have to do is fold the napkin over itself twice into a square and then fold it up diagonally "accordion" style. Don't make too many folds and don't iron the folds in. To hold the napkin together you can use a ribbon or simply lay a fork or even a flower over it, maintaining the simple look of the table.
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Even spring tables deserve to be adorned with lit candles. On this occasion, we recommend dispensing with classic candlesticks, placing the candles (ideally very large ones) instead on a smooth plate. For a more sophisticated, unusual effect, you can set them on a little piece of glass or mirror just slightly larger than the base of the candle itself.
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