LOVING LOCAL
Dinner parties are back
WORDS JENNIFER ENNION
BRING OUT YOUR CHAMPAGNE FLUTES, SHINE UP YOUR CUTLERY, AND DRESS YOUR TABLE IN ITS FINEST CLOTH BECAUSE THIS SUMMER WE’RE CELEBRATING DINNER PARTIES. SAY GOODNIGHT TO RUSHED FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS AND INVITE THE GANG OVER FOR WEEKEND SPREADS THAT WILL NOURISH BODY AND SOUL. NOW SHOPS HAVE REOPENED, YOU CAN ADD EXTRA SPARKLE TO YOUR SETTING, TOO. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST CENTRAL COAST STORES FOR FINDING DINNERWARE THAT WILL IMPRESS.
Centered Ceramics If you love beautiful homewares, then you’ll adore Centered Ceramics. Primarily a pottery studio where you create your own bowls and plates, Centered Ceramics also sells an ever-rotating selection of handmade crockery. This is where you can expect to find gorgeous one-off pieces that will impress your dinner guests. Better yet, you can join a workshop and make your own. 246 West St, Umina Beach
Home by the Jetty A welcome addition to the growing Long Jetty retail scene, Home by the Jetty opened less than 18 months ago. It’s a hub of coastally chic homewares, with bamboo bowls and salad servers sitting alongside tropical-inspired cutlery, twine-covered carafes and neutral table runners. Recently added to the collection is fun cocktail glassware, great for a girls’ nights in. 266 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty
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