This year, many are looking forward to reunions where families and friends gather around the table after two years of more reserved holiday gatherings. It's the time for warm human connection and celebration, as confirmed by reports from British retailer, John Lewis & Partners: this year, there are ten times as many boxed gifts sold, and Christmas tree sales are on the rise as much as 37% compared to next year. All these are indicative of huge preparations for the 2022 holiday season.

Prepare your homes to receive family and friends with the glimmer of the season. There's an old proverb that goes, 'The guest is the king.' There's no other time of the year to practice this than this season! Gold may be the material of choice for crowns,coronets, and tiaras, but silver has long had a place on the tables of kings,queens and the nobility - and for good reason.

Designer and Portoro Interiors Founder, Nathalie Küpfer Henares sets a holiday table with the sparkle of silver this season. Courtesy of Portoro Interiors

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French style, especially with the introduction of service à la francaise, becamethe norm for many silversmiths throughout Europe well into the 20th century.The British, however, added their own unique spin to silverware, incorporatingexotic motifs gathered during the Age of Exploration. Nevertheless, all silversmiths gained renown for their emphasis on qualitymaterials and craftsmanship, creating items fit for the tables of royalty.

Today, the tradition of crafting exceptional silverware for well-appointed homescontinues thanks to master silversmiths who have made it a point to continuecreating stunning silverware for both decorative and practical purposes. Theserange from exquisite memorabilia to commemorate special milestones inpeople’s lives, to magnificent tableware that adds the perfect touch of eleganceto one’s everyday dining experience.

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Both types of silverware are part of The Royal Silver Collection, the newestrange from PORTORO Interior. Featuring the work of some of the world’s finestsilversmiths, the Royal Silver Collection is made up of five beautiful items thatcombine the excellence of high-quality silver with exceptional craftsmanship,traditional techniques, and a contemporary sense of style.

See what they are in the gallery below:

Silver Plated Candle SnufferCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Candle SnufferCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Macaron PlateCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Macaron PlateCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Salt and Pepper MillsCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Salt and Pepper Mills, Silver Plated Macaron TrayCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Salt and Pepper MillsCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Teddy Cutlery KitCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Teddy Cutlery KitCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Silver Plated Teddy Photo FrameCourtesy of Portoro Interior

Each piece in the collection is silver-plated and exclusively available online viathe PORTORO Interior website.