The cheerful blue-and-white breakfast room is the perfect spot for a holiday morning brunch, served on Vista Alegre Viana dinnerware. Fragrant and fine greenery adorns the room during Yuletide and adds to the lush setting, including a magnolia circlet in the chandelier and a bay leaf wreath upon the window.
Text Karen Callaway
Photography Marcy Black Simpson
Styling Missie Neville Crawford
The favourite room in my home is the dining room where all the interaction is! I tend to go for the more formal tablesettings with fine bone china, sterling flatware, crystal, and crisp white embroidered linens. A medium sized floral arrangement, candles, and plenty of sterling items fit for any/all purposes flourish.
I always strive to have my dining table look akin to something from Downton Abbey – the more English and more formal – the better!
Casual dining al fresco is far less formal and more themed around the season or given holiday. My terrace is small, but the table seats 4 comfortably and with a small table nearby for hosting food or drinks, it makes for a delightful and comfortable setting for all my friends!
I hope Victoria will consider making an upcoming “Classics” issue all about tablescapes and dining venues! That would be wonderful !!
God bless !
Brandon Hartford
Te Deum Cottage