Tablescapes for Thanksgiving
To create a striking place setting for your Thanksgiving feast, Diana and Josh Perrin suggest starting with the most basic element -- your plates -- and designing around them.
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The Perrins are known for the meticulous eye they apply to the elegant tabletop wares they curate, rent and sell through their Los Angeles-based company, Casa de Perrin. Here’s a sample of their catalog: a vintage goblet.
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An ornate Florentine charger will add glamour and elegance to any hohliday table. But you don’t need to go to extremes or great expense to have a gorgeous table, the Perrins say.
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You can use what you have on hand. These botanical dinner plates, available at Casa de Perrin, can be used with an existing color scheme or style.
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Break out the good stuff for the big day. Gold-rimmed coupe glasses and other stemware are available for rent through table-setting experts Casa de Perrin.
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The couple launched their rental-and-retail business after they struggled to find the tableware pieces they wanted for their own wedding. They realized there was a need in the marketplace, and filled it.
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Start with a charger, then add a plate, and a salad plate.
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Vintage goblets add a touch of old-world charm to your table.
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For every rule, there’s an exception: Mixing and matching is nice, but so is a complete set of gorgeous flatware.
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