It\u2019s a magical time of the year, and the more we embrace it, the warmer its influence on us and those we share it with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are many creative ways to bring the Christmas spirit into our homes. 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Perfect as a casual tableware setting<\/span>, this collection of complementary designs and colours can be easily combined to create your own personalised interpretation of a joyous Christmas tablescape.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#208092″ width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”70px|||30px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/1815-16-piece-set-mixed.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1815 16 Piece Set Mixed<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/pacific-set-of-6-plates-23.5cm.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pacific Set of 6 Plates 23.5cm<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/pacific-stone-dinner-plate-29cm-assorted-set-of-4.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pacific Stone Dinner Plate 29cm Assorted, Set of 4<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n Shop White Tableware<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n Shop White Tableware<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|30px|||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/coffee-studio-mug-small-270ml-set-of-4.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Coffee Studio Mug Small 270ml (Set of 4)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|50px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Shop Mix & Match<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#a3c7d2″ width=”100%” max_width=”2560%” custom_padding=”50px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=” A festive table” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|50px||50px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”|50px||50px|false|false” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Put the Christmas spirit front and centre with Royal Doulton\u2019s ever-popular Christmas tableware (link to come) range. These tableware choices are ideal for Christmastime devotees and their families who wholeheartedly embrace the timeless traditions and values of this most favourite of festive seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1f1f1″ width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”70px|||30px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/pacific-stone-cereal-bowl-16cm-assorted-set-of-4.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pacific Stone Cereal Bowl 16cm Assorted, Set of 4<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/1815-pure-mug-400ml-set-of-4.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1815 Pure Mug 400ml, Set of 4<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/pacific-set-of-6-plates-16cm.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pacific Set of 6 Plates 16cm<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_phone=”<\/p>\n Shop White Tableware<\/span><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|30px|||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/1815-dinner-plates-set-of-4-brights-28cm.html” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1815 Dinner Plates set of 4 Brights 28.5cm<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|50px|||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.royaldoulton.com.au\/christmas\/tableware\/christmas-tableware\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Shop Christmas Tableware<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Serve food in style” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|50px||50px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|50px||50px|false|false” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Christmas celebrations are a chance for us to show gratitude for the family and friends in our lives in ways we don\u2019t during the rest of the year. So whether your house-style of celebrating is high on tradition, convention and detail, or you prefer to do things in a more relaxed manner, take the time to present your foods and drinks in ways that reflect the importance you place on everyone being together at this most special of times.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#208092″ width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”For a casual Christmas party” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”|50px||50px|false|false” custom_padding=”||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Buffets are the perfect option for larger invited groups who may be coming and going between more than one celebration. 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