A Table Full Of Memory With Camélia

For these moments, your table deserves a little more care. Not for show, but to hold the feeling that this meal matters.

1. Begin with the Tablecloth 

Your tablecloth sets the foundation for everything.
Choose a Camélia linen tablecloth that matches the mood you want to create:

• Ivory or warm white for light, pure simplicity
• Soft stone or muted beige for earthy elegance
• Blush or misty blue for something poetic and romantic. 

Let the cloth fall naturally — a few wrinkles are part of its charm. You can let it drape to the floor for a dramatic, flowing look, or tuck it slightly for a cleaner silhouette. Either way, linen softens the space immediately.

2. Add a Table Runner – the gentle focus

Lay a table runner along the center of the table. It creates a natural “path” down the middle and gives structure to floral arrangements, candles, or bowls without needing symmetry.

• Choose a tone slightly deeper or lighter than your tablecloth for soft contrast
• If your table is small, fold the runner in half for a subtle layered effect.
• Let the ends drape softly — like a slow exhale across the table.

Camélia table runners feature delicate embroidered details that quietly complete your table setting 

3. Layer with Placemats – anchor each setting

Placemats add a visual rhythm — they quietly say “this is your place”.

• Choose Camélia placemats in matching or coordinating tones
• Linen textures allow layering without heaviness.
• If you’re using neutral colors, placemats can add gentle definition with embroidery or a deeper shade

Set them with care — even a slight angle or softness in how they fall can make the whole table feel more relaxed.

4. Finish with Napkins – the small touch that softens everything

Cloth napkins are where practicality meets intimacy. You hold them, feel them, fold them. They’re one of the most felt items on the table.

• Gently fold and place them on the plate or under the fork
• Or tie them loosely with string, twine, or a simple sprig of rosemary
• Don’t iron them too flat — a lived-in fold is part of the story

Camélia napkins often feature soft embroidery or a textured edge, giving them their own quiet identity without distracting from the meal.

5. Add Meaningful Details – the story in the middle

Once the linens are in place, your table is already halfway there. Now comes the part that makes it yours:

• A glass carafe of water with lemon slices or mint
• Wildflowers or garden herbs in a small ceramic vase
• A candles, low and warm
• A linen-covered bread basket, or a bowl of fruit in season
• Handwritten place cards if it’s a shared meal
• A small linen square or runner under serving dishes for texture and layering

Nothing needs to be perfect. Let there be space, softness, and the feeling that someone thought this through — gently, but with love.

Let the Table Hold the Moment

You don’t need luxury to create beauty, just a special table is about rhythm, intention, and touch. From quiet daily meals to festive celebrations and even your wedding day — at Camélia, we’re here not just with linen pieces, but with presence, care, and feeling