Alice Naylor-Leyland of British brand Mrs Alice creates mood boards or picks a theme ahead of time, while Dior Maison’s Cordelia de Castellane takes a more instinctive approach Setting out a good spread starts with the cutlery, crockery and decorations to match the mood of your gathering – decor brands that may help include LaDoubleJ, Tabla and Inku “Tablescaping” – which the internet describes as arranging items on a table in an attractive and decorative way – isn’t exactly a new thing. It’s long been prevalent at special occasions and formal events such as weddings and gala dinners, but now it’s being embraced by Instagrammers and influencers as yet another way to express personality and style – and show off their newly amassed tableware collections. Eager to flex your creativity? While Instagram makes creating the perfect tablescape look easy, there are no clear rules or guidelines to follow.
“For me, dressing your table is no different to dressing yourself. It’s not necessarily about following trends – it’s about laying a colour scheme that’s true to yourself,” says Alice Naylor-Leyland, founder and creative director of Mrs Alice, a British brand launched in 2019. “It’s also about having fun.
I love chic tables but I adore humorous touches, too.” While Naylor-Leyland likes to create mood boards or pick a theme for her tables ahead of time, artistic director of Dior Maison, Cordelia de Castellane, prefers to take a more instinctive and.