Homes expert Angela Macfarlane finds 4 perfect settings for your

0 Comments | Sunday Mirror, Dec 18, 2005 | by Angela Macfarlane

GLAM ROCK

THE LOOK: Black is the hot colour for this season. Use wrapping paper to create layers under the mirror-tile placemat. Frost the tops of glasses by dipping rim into egg white and the into caster sugar, creating a frosted-topped glass. Leave to dry. Place a photograph of each guest in a frame at the place where they will be sitting.

WHAT TO BUY: Black Mezzo tablecloth, from pounds 30; black napkins, pounds 3.50 each; Vera Wang lace accent plate, pounds 17 each; black-handled16-piece cutlery, pounds 10 all John Lewis. Black and white flock wrapping paper, pounds 1.50 per sheet; paisley crackers, pounds 15 for six , both Paperchase. Lots mirror tiles, pounds 8 for four, Ikea (0845 355 1144 www.ikea.co.uk). Stylo silver- rimmed dinner plate, pounds 7 each, Marks & Spencer. Mondo miniature photo frame, pounds 6 each; Greta black wine glass, pounds 3.50 each, all Habitat (0870 411 5501 www.habitat.net).

MAKE THE RUNNER A runner doesnt have to be flat.. use a garland as a table runner this one looks like frost and adds a festive touch and place tea lights down the length of the table to create a glamorous effect. Silver garland, pounds 7.97, Tesco (0800 505 555 www. tesco.com). Tablecloth as above. Galej tealight holders, 60p for four, Ikea (0845 355 1144 www.ikea.co.uk).

MAKE THE CENTREPIECE Get your feather boa out and tie black baubles to it with ribbon. Place the boa around a bowl of floating candles, making sure the feathers stay below the rim. Black and white flock wrapping paper as before. Feather boa, pounds 12.50, John Lewis. Black baubles, pounds 2.47 for nine, Tesco. Rocks tealights, pounds 3.50 for four, Habitat (0870 411 5501, www.habitat.net).