Our suggestions for a dreamy Valentine's Day.
Ah, love. And the chocolates. The fancy dinners. The red flowers. The balloons. That's what Valentine's Day is all about. But also much more, because we at Vittorio Bagagli know that you care about the details and that even your mise en place must be perfect. If you need advice, we have something for you.
Let's start with the basics.
Like the etiquette rules for the perfect mise en place. We know, probably no one will notice, but it doesn't hurt.
Remember:
- The plate always goes in the center
- Forks to the left of the plate
- Knife and spoon to the right of the plate
- Wine glass and water glass should be placed in correspondence of the point of the knife
- Napkin is to the left of the fork
- And if you really feel confident, remember the bread plate should be placed in correspondence of the fork, at the top of the plate
And now we can get down to the details.
Simple and never ordinary, that's the way dinnerware should be.
Because Valentine's Day does not necessarily mean red and pink hearts. But it is also elegance and simplicity, without ever descending into the banal.
For this reason, after choosing a white cotton tablecloth, our advice is to play with patterns, like those of Ginori 1735. With the Oriente Italiano collection, in fact, you can create your own style, without forgetting the exotic and romantic oriental atmospheres.
For Valentine's Day, focus on glasses.
From aperitif to wine to the final champagne, the right glasses can be a weapon of seduction. There are so many of them, in different styles and fashions. You can make a simple choice, with a tumbler for water and a goblet for wine.
Or you can play with the symmetries and originality of Baccarat.
And last but not least, the dreaded centerpiece.
Because now the table is almost ready, what is missing, are the flowers. But what to choose? Our advice is to choose something low, that allows you to look into the eyes of your better half. They can be wildflowers or roses, but also small candles to make the atmosphere warmer.
And if you need more advice, stop by the store.
We will help you find all the accessories for your special evening.