■ “The best way to set a table is to have really fun pieces to put in the center,” says Olive, who confesses that vases are her personal obsession. ■ In Spungen’s book on entertaining, she writes, “If you’re entertaining a crowd or serving drinks outside, stemless glasses are great because they’re not as delicate as stemmed glasses and you can fit a lot of them in the dishwasher at the end of the party without fear of breaking them.” Try the Color-Drop Stemless Wine Glass (the subtle touch of gold in the bottom is warm enough for a fall meal and festive enough for a glitzy holiday gathering. You can even fill them with Christmas decorations.” Crate &Barrel’s Baird Covered Server (will also keep cake, fruit and cheese fresh for cocktail hour or a buffet meal. You can put candles in them on a different day. “You can put grasses and flowers in them - shells, rocks or leaves. ■ “Glass containers are wonderful,” Olive says. “Festive notes add a little bit of formality to a holiday.” Try the Paramount Dinnerware Charger (above, under a patterned or rustic-style plate for a polished, on-trend look. For a classy vial, Spungen likes the Camden Champagne Flute (■ “Gold can look really fantastic as a charger under a plate or a napkin ring,” Spungen says. ■ For a cocktail that impresses guests, Spungen recommends in her book a champagne cocktail, made by putting a sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne glass, soaking it with two dashes of Angostura bitters, and then pouring chilled champagne. Spungen recommends Round or Square Pedestal Trays from Serena &Lily (“These pedestals make instant centerpieces easy - just pile them with beautiful seasonal fruits or vegetables.” ■ To create a centerpiece on short notice, “pile up some beautiful seasonal produce on pedestals,” says Susan Spungen, author of “What’s a Hostess to Do?” (Artisan, 2013). There’s not a house that this wouldn’t go in.” “It’s so modern and so classic at the same time. 1 thing to tell people to get as a gift is the Oval Oak Wide Carafe (at right, for wine,” says Daphne Olive, co-owner of Tabletop DC in Washington. Using well-made, long-lasting pieces with natural elements is also a way to honor an American tradition four centuries after the first Thanksgiving.
“When it comes to Thanksgiving, I use all sorts of fruits and gourds to decorate, because that’s the way it used to be,” says Camille Saum, an interior designer in Bethesda Md. (Even better - they’ll last through Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s.) Then add natural elements to create an authentic mood. Sculptural and versatile carafes, vases and platters can all serve as centerpieces. “Go for maximum impact with minimum effort, keep shapes and forms simple,” says Susan Spungen, author of “What’s a Hostess to Do?” and culinary consultant for films such as “Julie &Julia” and “It’s Complicated.” A table that makes loved ones feel merry and comfortable. You want to set a table that’s refined and elegant but not too fussy. You’re hosting a Thanksgiving gathering for the extended family. (MUST CREDIT: Courleur Nature Chilewich Horchow.) Illustrates DESIGN-DINING (category l), by Lindsey M. Left to right: Couleur Nature's Natural Bleu DChine Tablecloth (has a subtle autumnal feel Chilewichs Small Napkin Rings, in various colors, combine just a hint of metallic shine with the texture of a basket-weave pattern Sferras Dusty Hemstitch Table Runner can match any style.
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