Celebrate the season with Italian-made finds from Susan Gravely’s cherished North Carolina-based brand.
Dining represents a spirit of bringing people togetherall ages, all typesand enjoying the environment, she explains.
For me, the table is a metaphor for any time people gather.
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Theyre talking and appreciating their surroundings, and they leave feeling better.
Its a little more contemporary, she notes.
Gold-rimmed glassware, ceramic candlesticks, and golden flatware layer in easy elegance.
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There is nothing to worry about when you have people over, strangers or friends, she says.
Just bring out the things you love.
Gravely’s Tried-and-True Advice
Ready to host?
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Apply some of Gravely’s tried-and-true techniques for pulling off a sucsessful soiree.
On Choosing the Menu
The food is important only from a sensory and taste point of view.
It can be extremely simple.
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In the summertime, you cannot beat aBLT sandwich.
I mean, what better lunch is there for a crowd?
On Entertaining Outdoors
Its important to address the weather, especially in the South.
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Have some bug spray available before you ever go outside.
If its really sunny, well open an umbrella over the table and bring out an electric fan.
And dont be embarrassed if its an old umbrella or fan.
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So be itwho cares?
It shows that its used, that its part of your home environment.
I think those types of things make them feel more at home.
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Martellato Flatware in Gold
Warm up the all-white serveware with these hammered metallic utensils.
Hibiscus Glass Clear Large Fluted Vase
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Corral favorite summer blooms in this mouth-blown vessel.
Puccinelli Water Glass
Made in Campania, Italy, these glasses lend pretty curves to the table.
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