Essentials: Simple, and very dishy
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The Time: Dressing for dinner
The Place: Your dining room
The Essentials: If you're cooking the Christmas dinner you've probably got enough on your plate, without worrying about dressing the table. But by investing in a few simple table decorations and place settings you can turn a plain dining table into a festive feast
This gold-leaf wax- filled cup- and-saucer candle from Debenhams, price pounds 3.50, makes a stunning table decoration. Just don't pour your coffee in it.
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