Choose earthy textures, artful shapes and hits of colour

COSY, NEVER FORMAL

Mismatched linen napkins with vibrant squiggled edging keep things feeling fun and unserious. Misette

napkins, $218 (set of 4), misettetable.com

This speckled serving bowl is great for salads, sliced baguettes or just as a big bowl of chips.

Ladelle bowl, $35, simons.ca

Not into kitschy decor? A few sculptural candles scattered along your table runner will do.

West Elm candle, $38, westelm.ca

Scatter these handmade trays and bowls in mouth-watering ice cream hues across your table. Egg Back Home mini trays, $18, bowls, $14, goodegg.ca