On The Table

Christmas Table Decoration Ideas

Christmas is a special time when family and friends get together and celebrate the festive holiday. There are now less than five week to Christmas Day and one of the highlights of the festive season for many people is the Christmas Dinner.

Place Mats

It is that time of year when the evenings are getting longer and with Christmas not too far away people’s thoughts turn to dinner parties and having guests round. But whether you are simply sitting down to tea or entertaining a room full of guests, having a set of placemats is important to protect your dining table.

There are various types of place mats on the market so here is our quick guide to placemats and coasters

Summer Linens

Linens always on your table always make dining that little bit more special whether inside or out. If your having a barbecue outside this weekend just adding a runner or cotton knapkins lifts the event.

As part of our spectacular Summer Sale with 20% off everything on our website there are bargains to be had especially with the cottons and linens from the Swedish maufacturers Kardelen and Linum.

Table Mats and Coasters

Table mats and coasters have been around ever since I can remember. Sitting up to the table at meal times, Mum would set the table with a full matching set of placemats and coasters that would protect the table from hot plates and drinks.