Update Your Table Decorations

Entertaining Essentials for an Eclectic Table

The centerpiece: Mismatched vintage containers stretching the length of the table let everyone smell the roses—literally. “I like low centerpieces that don’t have to be arranged symmetrically,” Jennifer says.

The place cards: Candlelight beckons guests to their appointed spots. Strips of parchment paper with friends’ names are wrapped around glass votive holders and secured with transparent tape.

The china and the flatware: Layering white dishes with flowered ones creates a sense of order and keeps the table from becoming too prissy. Jennifer picked up the mismatched silverware at flea markets.

The linens: A machine-washable quilt is a surprising twist on the usual tablecloth, and plain white hemstitched linen napkins are a refreshing counterpoint to the play of patterns.

The glassware: Clear glasses would be lost on such a vibrant table. Because green is the color of flowers’ stems and leaves, these 20-ounce tinted tumblers are a harmonious, if unorthodox, addition.