The Italians call it la bella figura: the beauty in making the everyday special. And there is nowhere better to hone the art than at the table. Whether you’re feeding the troops, having dinner a deux or dining solo, it is truly cheering to use the good crockery; get out the special cutlery; light a candle; and elevate the whole affair with a bunch of flowers.
Here are twenty-three ideas for elevating your average weeknight supper to something that actually makes you feel good. Cheers and Amen to that.
Main images: Matilda Goad/ Sass & Belle/ Rowen & Wren
By Lucy Abletshauser
May 2021
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Lucy Abletshauser
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Published May 2021
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