Tablescaper extraordinaire, Lea Sfeir, who launched her own “tablescape in a box” that sells online and at Galleries Lafayette, advises hosts to bring out their most special and sentimental items for table decor this month. “Mix match your items but make sure the colour palette and volumes are harmonious,” she advises. “Arrange decorations and items like candleholders at different levels — it gives height and beauty to your table.”
Colourful placemats and high glasses are another way to add character and elegance to the spread, and Sfeir recommends making the experience even more personal by placing small spiritual or emotional message in front of each plate. Most importantly, she emphasises that hosts avoid using plastic in any way to present dates or water on the table. “Put your dates in a few pretty bowls or jars, all over the table, so everyone can access them easily, and place the waters in jars on both sides of the table,” she says.
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“We’re all about funky, colourful, and quirky vibes, and that totally applies to a Ramadan tablescape,” says Amal Khourshid, managing partner of personalised gifting platform, Inna Carton. The website stocks kitschy placemats, embellished glassware, vibrant plates, eclectic trinket trays and more. “We love mixing bold tones, fun ceramics, and lots of embroidery to keep things playful but still warm and inviting,” shares Khourshid. She recommends adding thoughtful touches such as embroidered napkins, handwritten notes or cute keepsakes for guests to elevate the dining experience: “Ramadan is all about gathering and good vibes, and your table should feel just as fun and full of personality as the people around it.”
