The Texas-born fashion designer, inimitable hostess, and first-time author makes room at her table for color, texture — and the unexpected. In her charming new book, Prêt-à-Party: Great Ideas for Good Times and Creative Entertaining, Rose presents dozens of inventive ideas for year-round table-setting and party-throwing. Here's her inventive take on fall:
1. "Don't be afraid to mix metals on the table." Hammered Flatware. $190 for a 20-piece set, billycotton.com
2. "I love how lace can add texture without feeling fussy." Cantu Lace Napkin. $80, ebraunnewyork.com.
3. "A beautifully shaped white plate works well with anything." Mallorca Dinner Plate. $20, crateandbarrel.com. Salad Plate. $38, mudaustralia.com.
4. "I never buy place card holders — I repurpose found objects instead." Brass Titmouse. $117, dearswallow.com.
5. "Pretty goblets pair nicely with even the simplest water glass." Vintage Etched Wine Glass. $60 for four, williams-sonoma.com.
This story originally appeared in the October 2015 issue of House Beautiful.
