The mise en place of the parties are inspired by tradition, following two distinct paths that tell (both) a vision of particularly refined taste: on the one hand the material sumptuousness of Victorian atmospheres, on the other the candor of Scandinavian design.
The celebrations are upon us, decorations, sparkling lights and fairy-tale garlands decorate every corner of the house, while the dining rooms are ready to be laid out to celebrate the most iconic event of the year. Crystals, ceramics and silverware, together with the most precious tablecloths, are polished, cleaned and tidied up to be ready to set the Christmas table, this year more dreamy than ever and full of details.
Elegance is the first source of inspiration, a vision that does not transcend into excess but celebrates the most refined taste of tradition, with vintage references and family atmospheres that recall the enveloping intimacy of nineteenth-century interiors, without ever exceeding in tacky décor . The key word is: amaze, but with delicate finesse.
Starting from this leitmotif, another aesthetic current suggests a more contemporary table, with a Scandinavian design with references to the Nordic tradition. Two streets that share the same spirit, described in a discreet charm that has the flavor of folklore and memory, of sharing and union.
CHRISTMAS CAROL
The most spectacular mise en place is the one that celebrates classic taste, designed on the sumptuous sparkle of the candles that adorn the candelabras chosen as centerpieces. The reference colors are red, green and white, with touches of silver and gold ready to make every diner’s Christmas dream shine.
A refined charm is hidden in the details: the dinner sets are white or light green but edged with subtle gilding, in perfect harmony with the cutlery, the crystals also reflect the taste of yesteryear (the ones handed down from generation to generation are ideal) . The textiles, on the other hand, are rich and used with discretion, as in the English-style setting: runners and Americans instead of immense tablecloths. All of this, matching the decorations of the house, to create an effect of comfort and hospitality capable of making you dream.
NORDICO CHIC
It’s not a real total white, it’s actually a play on green colors that blend perfectly with the white of the ceramics and the inevitable golden touch that speaks of Christmas. Pine branches and acorns are the trait d’union that forms the most Nordic, chic and modern mise en place which – however – retains the “old” allure in the details.
If textiles and centerpieces are white, plates and glasses are modern with smoky variations, or they rediscover silver in favor of gold, transforming into a more ornate version of Scandinavian minimalism. They are certainly very chic, perfectly in line with a celebratory vision aimed at contemporary, bright and ethereal Christmas.
In the images, the 2024 Christmas tables from Maisons du Monde – maisonsdumonde.com
