4 ways to make your dining experience a memory for guests and self!
Our home is reflection of our personal style, our values and how we want to be perceived. Times when we are becoming increasingly aware of our aesthetics reflecting on our lifestyle, we want share with our guests too. Dining together is an activity where we do not just nourish our body but nurture relationships and create memories and health. Here’s quick guide to quickly take our dining experiences a level up by creating an earthy, artistic experience.
- First step, saying yes to dining experience that is healthy and earthy appeal:
Heating food is one thing which is most common in everyday practice. It is known fact that now microwave heating in melamine/plastic dishes leads to detrimental impact on health. By changing heating serveware that are ceramics, we reduce the presence of harmful chemicals in our meals.
What should we avoid: Acrylic/ Melamine tableware
- Switch to charming serve ware:
The charm of wooden and metal tableware rests in their ageless elegance. Wood, with its natural textures and warm tones, gives a sense of rustic appeal. Metal, on the other hand, exudes sophistication with its sleek, modern shapes. These materials not only look good on your table, but they also last longer than their plastic equivalents. Glass wares, makes it safe to reheat your food without microplastics reaching your body.
What should we consider: Wood, Metal and Glassware
- Addition of hand-crafted placemats and runners:
Delicious food is incomplete without its perfect presentation. Hand-blocked printed linen, thoughtfully chosen napkins complement your tableware. It brings artistic addition to the table, turn the joy of eating to experience and is easy to maintain too.
What can we explore: Different textures of runner, place-mats and coasters
- Add an element of charm:
Enhance the set up your décor with candles and vase with fresh/ dried flower. Be it cozy candle light dinner or the guests coming over, having artistic centrepiece is always a mood elevator. Small investments but lingering memories.
What can be thought of: Tea-light Coasters/ Holders, Small Candle Holders, Fresh flower vase for big table settings
Imagine setting your table with meticulously handcrafted tableware, each piece being a testimony to the skill of local artisans. It doesn’t happen overnight but over a period of time, collecting small pieces of your choice of art and craft and setting it up to your style and mood. There is sense of pride, ounce of elegance and making changes that subtly enhances the dining experience.
