I've Found Tableware That Looks Like it's Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Movie – and I've Fallen Head Over Heels for the Nostalgic Look

I can't gatekeep it anymore: Spode's heritage-inspired pieces are the key to creating your dream Nancy Meyers tablescape

Tablescape with green William Morris print tablecloth, matching charger plats, gold flatware and white floral arrangements
(Image credit: Spode x Morris & Co)

It's hibernation season, and while I love a cozy home, I'm always trying to bring a touch of sophistication into the mix – especially when it comes to entertaining. I know I'm not the only design fan who's obsessed with the lived-in elegance of the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, and I've finally found the hosting equivalent: Nancy Meyers-inspired tableware, courtesy of heritage brand, Spode.

At its heart, the Nancy Meyers look is all about balancing warmth and style, creating the kind of interiors that feel curated, yet brimming with personality. Right now, I'm channelling the rustic British charm of the cottage in The Holiday, and I've been hunting for tableware to match.

Brown floral Spode tableware displayed on grey shelving unit

(Image credit: Spode / Macy's)

It was recently that I spotted some Spode Christmas dinnerware in the Wayday sale, which sparked the idea that the brand would bring my Nancy Meyers vision to life. Spode's seasonal collections are coveted, and their signature floral prints call to mind visions of hosting a traditional afternoon tea party, some pieces are versatile enough to be used year-round (or at least brought out year after year during holidays).

If I had to define the Nancy Meyers-inspired tablescape I've had in mind, it would come down to a sense of effortless style. Think crisp linens (like Spode's woodlands tablecloth), expertly layered prints, and statement vases (like the tall trees square vase in the Kit Kemp for Spode collection) – all working together to create a refined and yet welcoming look. Luckily for us, it doesn't just exist in the movies: I've searched for all the Spode pieces you need to bring the Nancy Meyers look to your dining table. Check them out below.

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If you hadn't already guessed, we're huge Nancy Meyers fans here at Homes & Gardens. When we're not swooning over the neutral living room designed by Nancy Meyers herself, we're busy asking interior designers about their favorite Nancy Meyers homes. It's undeniable: this nostalgic look is the gift that keeps on giving.

Martha Davies
Content Editor

Martha is a Content Editor on the Living team at Homes & Gardens. Her love for lifestyle journalism began when she interned at Time Out Dubai when she was 15 years old; she went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To Martha, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.

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