Dressing your dining table for Christmas

Christmas dinner is a time for traditions, togetherness and celebration, and this season Barker and Stonehouse has everything you need for a festive dining table with all the trimmings.

Never has a meal been more deserving of pomp and ceremony than Christmas dinner, so why not push the boat out? After all, Christmas dinner comes but once a year and it would be a shame to serve yours on a blank canvas.

Instead, set the scene with a rich palette of festive red and white. For a truly merry Christmas, Barker and Stonehouse has the Ania wine glasses and tumblers to get you in the party spirit. Beautifully decorated with a berry red seasonal motif, the Ania glassware will bring a touch of elegance to the festivities.  

Alternatively keep things simple with a splash of gold or silver. Our Celeste dining plates and matching champagne flutes, bowls and tumblers are decorated with a band of gold or platinum to ensure it's not just the bubbly which will be sparkling this Christmas.

And don't forget to accessorise - traditional napkin rings will give your Christmas table a sense of occasion, or try tying a bow with a pretty ribbon in a contrasting colour such as cranberry napkins and emerald bows around each napkin.

A snowy white table cloth with a runner in a rich red or wine tone is simple but effective and will give your Christmas table a pop of colour without any fuss.

Serving dishes are a must when guests have gathered and take care with the presentation of your food. Dusting small plates with icing sugar before serving will elevate any pudding from sweet treat to festive dessert.

Stylish touches such as personalised place settings and favours instantly make your guests feel special. Use tea lights in seasonal shades to shine a light on your culinary masterpieces, or evenly space our Tondo ruby red lanterns across the centre of your table runner for maximum impact.

Finally the ever-present Christmas cracker is still a must have item for your Christmas table. If the paper hats and cheap jokes leave you cold, try making your own version for that personal touch.

So remember, all you need for a truly fabulous Christmas dinner is a bit of time, a lot of love and some stunning tableware.

Merry Christmas from Barker and Stonehouse.

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