Product Description

"Perfect Tables" showcases the artistry of acclaimed tabletop designer William Yeoward in setting a beautiful table. He begins with an essential section on Getting Started, so you have all the linen, china, and glass you need. Next, themed chapters from Celebrations to Informality showcase twenty-four stunning creations, covering occasions including Thanksgiving, a Summer Wedding, Halloween, and Valentine's Day, and informal settings such as a buffet supper, a girl's lunch, a child's birthday, or the perfect breakfast tray. Inspired by William's love of entertaining friends, "Perfect Tables" reveals the secrets behind his eye for detail and colour, and shows how you can find inspiration in a fabric or item you may already own. William's invaluable hints and tips include reassurance for the nervous hostess and even dealing with dining disasters! The book concludes with myriad ideas for tying napkins, arranging glasses, and laying cutlery.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #256593 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781904991533
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Ray Main originally trained as an architectural photographer, but now specializes in interiors photography. His work is regularly featured in leading interiors magazines, including House and Garden and French Elle, and newspapers such as The Sunday Times.

William Yeoward has a worldwide reputation for his stunning tableware in crystal, china, and silver. His work is featured in magazines such as "'Elle Decor"' (where he is a contributing editor), "'House and Garden"', and "'Southern Accents"', together with Australian "'Vogue Living"'.

Customer Reviews

Tabletops
This book is not what I expected. The settings were mostly the same, crystal and china. I was looking for new ideas with fabrics, flowers and other items to decorate the table for holidays and special occasions.

Perfect Tables
The photographs are lavish and the styling of the book is excellent, but what I find it lacks somewhat is the practical ideas. The focus is a lot on the china and table service.

Unrealistic.
This book contains several beautiful table settings which utilize extremely expensive china. I'd rather be taught how to use what I have, making it look great, than see expensive china displayed. Overall the book was good but not as instructional as I would have liked.