A Holiday Table with Soul: Brad Ford's Picks - Remodelista
With Thanksgiving just past and Christmas looming, we’re deep in the midst of holiday entertaining. For the next few weeks we’ll be featuring holiday table setting ideas from members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory. Influenced by his memories of the natural surroundings in his native Arkansas... ...Brad Ford, a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory, is drawn to the warmth and character found in natural materials, especially when they are handmade. Want to see more of Brad Ford’s ideas for holiday entertaining? “The live edge piece of wood, the loose leafy greens, and the hand-printed invitations from Two Arms Inc. set the stage for a rustic modern celebration.” “I’ve always been a big fan of wood turnings, and Joshua Vogel from Blackcreek Mercantile has taken this craft to a whole new level. The forms and finishes he creates feel so modern, yet each piece still maintains a certain warmth and beauty,” Ford says. Above L. “When I entertain I rely on candles to set the mood. These mercury glass candle holders will double the amount of glow.”Above R: “I like the idea of stringing outdoor holiday lights indoors. These mercury glass candle holders will double the amount of glow.”Above R: “I like the idea of stringing outdoor holiday lights indoors. Sometimes a few strands of string lights with candles is all you need to make a room feel warm and festive.” “One of my favorite things to serve during the holidays is a variety of crostinis,” Ford says. Laguiole style steak knives 136Above L: “I like this Laguiole forged stainless steel flatware combined with wooden handles and exposed rivets. Crafted in the French countryside, these utensils and their combination of materials add a nice touch to an artisanal table setting.”Above R: “These carved natural horn serving pieces and napkin rings have a nice organic shape and feel to them, mixing perfectly with other handcrafted materials such as wood and ceramic.”“I like the handcrafted quality and unexpected dark glaze of these Laurie Goldstein Ceramics,” Ford says.