holiday | tabl
C E N T E R P IE C E
Weave shiny satin
ribbon through a
landscape of votives
and ornaments
arranged on a silver
tray. (Rosanna likes
to leave her silver
slightly tarnished.)
PL A C E S E T T IN G
Top a formal-
looking charger with
a cheeky polka-dot
plate. Roll and cinch
a napkin to look like
a Christmas cracker.
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“People love to sit down
at the table and be greeted
by a little surprise. It sets
the mood and creates a
sense of excitement.”
Rosanna Bowles
PL A C E CARD
Mark each place
with a cookie “tree”
perched on a mug.
“You work hard on
your holiday good-
ies, so show them
off!” Rosanna says.
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