Mixing gold, silver and brass on one table
How to combine metallic tableware so it looks collected, not accidental.
3 min readThe journal
Table-setting, styling, care, and the stories behind our names.
Placemats as a housewarming or wedding gift
Why a set of gilded placemats makes a thoughtful gift, and how to choose one.
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Setting tables for weddings, banquets and events
Planning placemats at scale: counts, table sizes and turning tables between services.
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Making weeknight dinners feel like an occasion
Five small habits that turn an ordinary Tuesday supper into something to look forward to.
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How to set a royal table for four
A formal-looking table in about ten minutes, from the placemats up.
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Placemats or a table runner? How to choose, and when to use both
What each one does, and how to layer them without the table looking busy.
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Round or rectangular placemats: which suits your table?
How shape, size and table size work together, with a few numbers to plan by.
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Gold on dark, gold on light: styling metallic placemats
Which of our finishes suit marble, walnut, oak and glass, and what to put on top.
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The stories behind our names
Zari, Jaal, Kundan, Sheesh Mahal: what each name means, and why we chose it.
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Caring for vinyl placemats: the complete guide
Everyday cleaning, stubborn marks, storage and what to avoid.
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A table for the festive season, from Diwali to New Year
Set one gilded base, then change the details for each celebration.
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How to measure your table for a table runner
Length, width and where our 36-inch runners fit best.
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Beyond the dining table: runners on sideboards, consoles and coffee tables
Five places a gilded runner earns its keep between dinners.
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Why we pack in paper
Our kraft mailer, what it replaces, and how to recycle or reuse it.
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