A table runner – just like Emma Bridgewater's Christmas Tiny Holly Runner – is the simplest and quickest way to make a table look as though you've made a big effort. Place this cotton runner down the centre of your kitchen or dining table to add warmth and colour, or as a backdrop for plates of party food. Yes, a fabric table runner isn’t quite the same as a tablecloth yet it’s equally effective at sprucing up the table. It’s also easier to lay out, easier to straighten and infinitely easier to fold away and pop into the washing machine after guests leave.
