In this season of love, unity, and traditions at the center of the table, shine as the best host at your social and family events. It's easy and fun! You just have to follow the recommendations from Adriana Flores and Ofelia González, founding partners of Decuore, a company specialized in selling accessories for your home and table.

They point out that preparing your table and decorations in advance is the most important thing. “Setting the table a day before will help you have enough time to solve any unforeseen issues that always come up”. So, you know, have everything ready a day in advance and follow these basic rules to shine at your Christmas dinner:

Choose a theme and base color

A harmonious table is vital to convey the magic of each season. At Christmas, there are many decorative elements to work with, so it is important to start with the base color of the season and, from there, combine the necessary elements to create a unique table. The color should also be defined based on how formal or casual you want your event, or what your favorite style is: minimalist, natural, bohemian, among many others.

Dress your table in layers

Having layers on your table will make all the difference. You can achieve this through table linens and the layering of plates. For example: a red tablecloth, with a white table runner, a contrasting base plate, a dinner plate, a bowl, and finally, a small detail or a personalized message will make your table look spectacular. Play with the linens, glassware, and cutlery to stay in tune with the latest design trends!

Centerpieces

“They are the most important and decorative focal points”, say Adriana and Ofelia. While centerpieces can be made solely with flowers, today’s designs invite us to integrate various elements such as candles or still life and themes that blend well with your theme and base color: a Santa, a snowman, or the very Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer can make your table stand out memorably.

Pay attention to the styling of your food

Celebrate that love comes from the eye and captivate all your guests with visually appealing presentations and decorations that highlight the different courses of your menu. Wooden boards, with varying heights, are trending in the art of hosting, as well as elements from the same preparation like having extra fruits to decorate your drinks. Two basic rules for the season's favorite recipes are to decorate the turkey with natural foliage or apples and to serve your Christmas salad on a circular platter, with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and seeds.

Remember that to set the perfect Christmas table, you have to combine all these elements and create a composition or organic canvas where each element expresses a part of the whole of your concept! At kiwilimón, we wish you the best Christmas dinner and lots of flavor to close the season.

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