Dressed for dinner

Holly Cozens shows you the meaning of fine dining this Christmas time

Gold glass charger, £18, ‘Fleur’ dinner plate, £9.50, Side plate £7, ‘Odette’ cake slice £16, Gold floral crackers (pack of 10) £25, Peacock clip £7.50, Gold espresso cup (set of 4) £25, ‘Elise’ napkin £4.50, ‘Elise’ napkin ring £12, House of Fraser, www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Betty Jackson glassware, wine/flute £8, tumbler £6, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
These elegant glasses are perfect for Christmas day. Set them off next to some gold crackers to make them extra stunning.

Julien Macdonald placemat, £15, Debenhams, www.debenhams.com
Make your Christmas guests green with envy with these classic Julien Macdonald placemats and give Christmas dinner that extra special touch.

Glimmer crackers (set of 12), £12, Next, www.next.co.uk
Crackers are a must-have for any festive table so make yours special with this superb glimmer pack.

Lit glass trees (set of 2), £20, Next, www.next.co.uk
Light up your festive dinner with these magical lit glass trees, battery powered so ideal anywhere in the house. Make one a feature at your Christmas table.

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Tabletop tree (set of 4), £6, Next, www.next.co.uk
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a tree so how about 4 gorgeous tabletop decorations for your dinner table? Share with friends and family or spread the trees around the home.

Robin salt and pepper pots, £6.99, British Heart Foundation, www.bhf.org.uk
‘Tis the season for seasoning and you don’t want your guests to go without. These robin shakers put a little Christmas charm on your table.
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a tree so how about 4 gorgeous tabletop decorations for your dinner table? Share with friends and family or spread the trees around the home.

At home with Ashley Thomas xmas pudding jar, £22.50, Next, www.next.co.uk
This cute jar is a lovely addition to all your Christmas lunch preparations. Use it to serve cranberry sauce with your juicy turkey or brandy butter for those scrummy mince pies.