Some Tabletop Favorites.

One of my goals for the year ahead is to have more dinner parties. I am not the greatest cook, but I love entertaining and having my friends and family over. This past weekend I cooked dinner for ten. It was an undertaking (for me, lol) but it came together really well. I kept the menu simple: some roasted veggies, fingerling potatoes, a big salad, and Alison Roman’s Salmon with Soy and Citrusy Charred Scallions (from the Nothing Fancy cookbook). I got a ton of good cheeses to make a cheese board, and another little secret weapon: this truffle baguette (all you have to do is heat it up, it’s heavenly!) And of course: lots of wine!

I have a really big dining table that easily can fit ten. But other than my china (over the past year I have pieced together service for twelve from Dior’s Gaudron china in Malachite Green — mostly from scouring Etsy and vintage sites, etc!), I only had six of most things. So I kinda just threw things together, but it worked! I started with this big white tablecloth from Amazon. It is nice but not too nice bc kids (and adults drinking wine). Then I layered on these rattan chargers from Juliska which I absolutely love. They go so well with my china!

I used this flatware from Amazon. It is pretty and fun but inexpensive and dishwasher safe. And for a centerpiece, I had taken a class with my girlfriends but added this faux eucalyptus garland plus two giant brass candelabras that my mom had passed down to me (plus no-drip candles!!). Also! These folding chairs are a godsend when making room for a larger group than usual. They’re really pretty!

Tabletop Favorites