Fine art of entertaining

Indulging in life's finer pleasures can be a saying taken literally when referring to the touch of fine bone china. You are reminded of this every time a plate is passed or a teacup raised to the lips.

Maxwell & Williams tableware is a good example of delicacy coming to the aid of the dinner or tea party. With most ranges available in attractive gift box presentations, it is also a subtle enjoyment that is easily passed on to others.

Maxwell & Williams introduced nine new patterns this year to their fine bone china Chintz range, seen here in Rose Petal. If fine china is a pleasure to hold or sip from, then this range is no exception. Pieces include a two-tier cake stand, sugar and creamer, a teapot, cup and saucer, coffee mugs, mats, coasters, a lap tray, and a serving tray.

Other patterns in this classic-look patterning include Roseberry, Tea Rose, Sonnet, Garlands, Lilac Rose, Posey, Blue Ribbons and Rose Blooms.

While the Chintz Rose Petal collection evokes the grace and delicacy of yesteryear, the White Basics European Place Plate Dinner set in fine porcelain cuts a strong, contemporary look. The juxtaposition of white and red makes the dinner set an appropriate Christmas table setting, and it comes as a 24-piece boxed set. Place Plates are also available separately in a range of colours and styles.

Complementing the plateware are Maxwell & Williams' Zest red mugs, also offered in five other colours, black salt and pepper mills, and Trend champagne flutes. White and red wine glasses are also available in this range. Completing the modern setting, is the 58-piece Allure cutlery set, a Diamante Serving Dome and a Diamante hurricane lamp.

Maxwell & Williams products are available at leading homewares and department stores throughout New Zealand.

For more information on Maxwell & Williams, visit the website: www.MaxwellWilliams.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas