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http://www.yummy.ph 54 December 2016PHOTOGRAPHY:``````DAIRY DARILAG.``````STYLING:``````TALA SINGSON.``````TEXT:``````ANNA FELIPE.``````PROPS:``````CRATE & BARREL (LINEN AND TABLEWARE), HABITAT (TABLE AND CHAIRS).``````DIY done rightPersonalize your table settingby adding handmade elementsto it. Try Jenny’s ideas: Gluetogether paper doilies to createa country-chic table runneror turn textured fabric intoplacemats. Use Scrabble tilesto make place cards; tie a redbow onto your spoon and fork;add a candy cane to your hotchocolate mug; and use giftwrapper scraps to dress uprolled table napkins.``````Kid-approvedSet a separate table for yourkiddie guests. “Cover the tablewith kraft paper, and corral aset of colored markers in a canand use it as a centerpiece toencourage the kids to doodle,”says Jenny.``````Rustic touch“Cherry branches and pinecones lend a down-to-earth yetviÃ̈Ûiy>ˆÀ̜ޜÕÀÃiÌ̈˜}]»shares Tala. Go all-out rustic bythrowing in succulents, tealightcandles, and bowls of nuts toyour centerpiece. Want to keepit casual and cozy? Swap glassesfor mason jar mugs.``````Fruits and nutsFresh fruits like apples andpears make for great (andedible!) place-card holders. Fill adecorative glass container withunshelled nuts, dried citrus, fauxcranberries, and cinnamon sticksfor a DIY centerpiece that looksand smells good.``````Extra glitz“An easy way to make sure thatevery corner of your house isin tune with your theme is toscatter some of your Christmas-tree ornaments on your table,“says Trinka. This adds moresparkle to your tablescape, too.``````Pretty presentsWho says all gifts need to beunder the tree? Show off yourprettiest wrapping paper on thedinner table. “Wrapped giftswith pretty bows can double asyour centerpiece, adding morecolor and texture to your setup,”says Jenny.``````Ultra modern“Update your holiday table bygetting creative with your colorpalette,” suggests Tala. Navyblue and delicate pink, andblack and white both make forstunning setups.``````Vintage appealChristmas is the perfect timeto bring out your heirloomtableware. Fine china, antiquesilverware, and crystal glassesadd a formal feel to the table.Plus, using items handed downfrom generation to generationmakes holiday celebrations evenmore special.``````Green and freshA bit of greenery is all yourneutral linens need to makethem holiday-appropriate.“A naked wreath placed onthe table is a sophisticatedcenterpiece that adds a focalpoint to your setting,” says TalaSingson, interior designer andReal Living magazine’s assistantstyle editor. “Layer other nature-inspired items like a wood blockand evergreen branches atdifferent heights to create depthand interest,” she adds.``````Winter wonderlandAn all-white setting is alwaysan elegant look. “Add seasonalelements like miniature trees and؜Üy>Ži‡Ã…>«i`>VViÃÜÀˆiÃin gold or silver to glam up yourtable. Don’t forget to bring outyour gold-trimmed glasses andpolished utensils, too,” suggestsfreelance art director and propstylist Jenny Suarez.``````Classic andtraditionalThink of the traditional red-and-green palette as the anchor for aclean and cohesive tablescape.“Simple dinnerware, stemware,and linen in timeless colors areeasier to mix, match, and updatewith other pieces,” says propstylist Trinka Gonzales. Pair plainpieces with ones in traditionalprints like plaids and stripes,and pieces in similar hues for anuncluttered look. “And keep theSanta and reindeer accessoriesto a minimum so your tabledoesn’t look too literal anddated,” she adds.``````Your holiday table deserves a special touch. Make iteven more festive with these decorating tricks.Elevenstyling tips