b'Flowers, candles: Vida Flores 09 523 5454winter white supperResene Sensual RedEntertaining friends during winter can provide the chance to do something lavish and dramaticbut this doesnt necessarily mean great expense orRed-wine glasses: elaborate planning is required. Unexpected touches make a table interesting,Maxwell Williams09 520 1224and while white is more often considered a summer colour, it can lend a touch of sophistication to a winter meal.A subtle French inuence characterises this table, which features a crisp, white oor-length tablecloth as a backdrop for the more decorative elements. MuchResene Dutch Whiteof the colour is concentrated in the middle of the table, where green, burgundy and gold combine to create a visual focal point. Tall, tapered candles, in a pairCandelabra, plates: Baran de Bordeauxof romantic candelabra adorned with strings of crystal beads, add a sense of09 524 6949drama without being too overpowering. A hybrid pansy/orchid arrangementGreen goblets: Kate in a square, white wicker basket provides an unusual centerpieceits coloursFitzpatrick 09 630 0583adding a richness and depth mirrored by the wine and the artwork that frames the table. Goblets of green cut glass on transparent stems highlight the tones of the candles.Resene ParadiseBoth the candelabra and oral display are purposely kept low, so as not toSoup spoons,tablecloth: stylists ownobstruct the ow of conversation across the table. The individual table settings on the perimeter of the table are more muted, with octagonal plates and bowls in a warm cream tone layered for an opulent, European look. Golden, crusty French bread, unpretentiously presented on a wooden chopping board, accompanies the warming pumpkin soup. Resene Sisal68 |'