Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Together at the Table: Entertaining at Home with the Creators of Juliska, Reviewed


 I have been a fan of Juliska for years. I treasure the pieces that I own designed by them, so I was thrilled when I learned that the creators of that brand, husband and wife founders, David and Capucine [DeWulf] Gooding, were coming out with a book, Together at the Table: Entertaining at Home with the Creators of Juliska.

Trust me when I tell you that it does not disappoint, quite the contrary, it is GLORIOUS!

Anyone who is a fan of fine dining, beautiful tablescapes, or simply reveres getting together with friends and family in a pleasant setting, is going to fall in love with this book.

 While initially it may appear to be a bit highbrow in the various offerings (not all of us have expensive China and cut glass stemware), that’s not the point; the point is to take those treasured items that you’ve been saving for “good,” and bring them out to enjoy every single day. There are hundreds of eye-catching and inspirational ideas here on how to use what you have, mix-and-match various styles and patterns, and indulge yourself in a wide range of colors… or not.

Their eye for design and color is impeccable. With each turn of the page I felt as if I were being transported into places of beauty. I also made mental note of various ideas, color combinations, layouts, etc., in order to incorporate these into what I do.

This book is a real treasure, and would be a thoughtful gift for people who enjoy setting lovely tables or simply dreaming of lovely tables. You can’t page through this book without coming away with the feeling that life is truly magical, and that you can help make it so.


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 Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Together at the Table: Entertaining at Home with the Creators of Juliska from Abrams Books as a participant in their Abrams Dinner Party Program for 2022-2023.

 

3 comments:

Marie Smith said...

What they feature is beautiful. Personally I prefer your settings!

Anonymous said...

Looks like a lovely book! Not sure if anything can beat your settings, such as the Hunting Scenes table( my fav), the Literary Halloween table or the recent HolidayLuncheon …and many others….all so creative!
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. xo, V.

Linda said...

What a gorgeous book! This reminds me of the Martha Stewart books I used to collect in the 1980s and 90s - I still love to browse them and never tire of seeing those gorgeous photos, much like these. I'm convinced we need books like this in our lives!