It's where we make a toast, where we pass around the treats, where we make each other laugh: the dining table, of any shape and size, is the main centrepoint for coming together. Throughout the festive season, dining tables require an extra layer of consideration, be it in hint of green or a little sparkle...

At a recent gathering, we combined elegantly embroidered linen with gold rimmed plates, mum's adored cutlery with a branch of green from the garden. Simple, yet cared for. How Christmas should be.