I'm celebrating my birthday on a weekend and I made the food myself. I want the table to look beautiful and unusual, but not over the top. Candles, flowers, tablecloths? What colors and compositions are trendy right now?
A neutral-colored tablecloth - white, linen, or even skip it altogether if your table looks nice - is the foundation that'll make everything else look harmonious. Flowers are better picked in one color scheme (like white with greenery or muted pastels), arranged in small bouquets around the edges of the table so you don't clutter up the eating space. Candles in clear glass candleholders will add coziness without overdoing it, and if you place them next to the flowers or along the edge, you'll get a calm but festive vibe. The main thing is not to overcomplicate it: when you're cooking the food yourself, the dish itself already becomes the main decoration on the table.
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