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Entertaining in AUTUMN
THE TABLE Thanksgiving is almost upon us. We love this holiday because the only goal is to spend time with loved ones. And eat. There is something very special about setting a beautiful table for friends and family to gather around. It definitely adds a little magic to the meal. Just thinking about Thanksgiving put us in the mood to throw a little gettogether. Loving the crisp autumn afternoons, we decided to savor the season and set our table al fresco amidst the beauty of nature’s backdrop. Pairing wildflowers and natural elements with glass-enclosed fall colored candles gave our table an air of casual elegance. All it needs is some wine. The magnificent arrangement gracing our dining table was created by Jaclyn Rutigliano, floral designer and owner of pop-up flower truck Hometown Flower Co.. Using only locally-sourced flowers, picked weekly from a collective of Long Island flower farms, Jaclyn creates arrangements in cooperation with whatever Mother Nature has in bloom. Never a fan of traditional roses, Jaclyn has always preferred rather unique flowers and unusual vases for her centerpieces. “Have fun with your table and embrace the individuality of each stem. We like our arrangements to feel lush and
seasonal, while looking like they grew in a field of wildflowers.“ “Texture and color make for a beautiful centerpiece. This arrangement features a lush mixture of rich colors and blooms, including white turned ‘antique’ hydrangeas, dinner plate and pom pom dahlias, celosia, amaranthus, strawflower, pampas, and stonecrop, amongst others. Adding extra greens, dried flowers, and branches give a more dynamic look to arrangements. Don’t be afraid to showcase your personality and let the flowers guide you.” When setting your table, remember to display your arrangements so that guests can still see one another and converse across the table without any obstructions. Rather than doing one large centerpiece, consider doing a several small ones that can be scattered down the length of your table. Group a harmonious variety of individual floral stems in various size bud vases or vintage apothecary jars. Create a variety of arrangements within the same color palette and cluster them together on the table.
FOR INFORMATION OR TO ORDER FLOWERS FROM HOMETOWN FLOWER CO. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT HOMETOWNFLOWERCO.COM OR CALL THEM AT (516) 644-9105. 16 | THE LIST MAGAZINE
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