A L L T H E T R IM M IN G S

MARKET MASTERPIECE

Pick up everything you need for a stunning centerpiece while

you shop for groceries. Choose fruit and flowers in shades of

the same color. Arrange the fruit in the bottom of a compote,

add an inch of water, then tuck in flowers, greenery, and nuts.

TABLETOP

TRICKS

M atthew M ead is a

stylist, entertaining

expert, and author

w hose w ork has

appeared in

C o u ntry

H om e

and

Fam ily C ircle

,

and on HGTV and The

Discovery Channel.

His new book—

E n te rta in in g Sim ple

($25 at bookstores)—

is full o f recipes, place

settings, and serving

ideas that m ake a

party special. Bonus:

M atthew ’s checklist

fo r setting up an

entertaining pantry

stocked with m ust-

have, m ultitasking

serving pieces.