Save or Splurge?  Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

And our two top picks can also be mixed with our regular dishes, win-win!

Festive pieces for a dazzling tablescape at Meadows & Byrne and Penneys.

How about a few new plates and bowls for festive entertaining? 

Mix them up with your usual white wares to vary the look depending on whether you’re sitting down to Christmas dinner or having a buffet the next day.

SAVE 

Penneys goes big on the bow trend with a new set of wares detailing red ribbons on a white background in a style that gives a nod to vintage; side plate, €4.50, bowl, €4.50.

SPLURGE 

A more sophisticated alternative to red comes with the Claret set from Meadows & Byrne, in solid on-trend burgundy; side plate €6.95, bowl, €5.95, Meadowsandbyrne.com.