Table Setting Tips

Atlanta’s preeminent hostess, tastemaker Danielle Rollins, shares her five cardinal rules for setting the perfect Southern table.

Arrange Seasonal Flowers
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Arrange Seasonal Flowers

Stick to low, loosely arranged flowers. With rectangular tables, use multiple bouquets; for a round or square table, a single vase is perfect. Keep scents subtle.

To buy: Wakefield-Scearce Galleries. Mint julep cups, a Southern twist on bud vases. Shelbyville, KY; wakefieldscearce.com 


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