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Dear Susan,
 
Hope you are having a great weekend so far. I've put together a few items and attached images that might help with your tabletop dilemma. Not knowing how many of which pieces you already have in the Arte Italica Portofino, I've simply gone with the color palette. I've also chosen pieces that are not so formal and are along the same "feel" as the Portofino.
 
I remember you saying how much you loved the Sage Green color of the pieces. Luckily, Green is one of those colors that transitions and blends well -- greens tend to compliment other shades of Green (unlike Red or Yellow which can be a nightmare to blend). That being said, I started with a Faux Lizard Placemat in Celadon by Dransfield and Ross that has a Pewter-colored nailhead trim (see the attached image). If the nailhead is a little too busy for your taste, the same Faux Lizard is available in a simple unadorned Square Placemat.
 
On top of this foundation of Green, my thinking is to go with a White Dinner Plate. A couple of thoughts -- The Arte Italica Tuscan pattern (white with a pewter rim - see attached image)
or a Whitewash Berry & Thread Dinner Plate by Juliska (see attached image). The Juliska piece is extremely durable. Made of stoneware, it is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe.

The next layer to the table setting would be the Salad/Dessert Plate. This would be a great time to bring in that accent Green color again. If you don't have enough of the Portofino, another great line is Jars from France. They have the most wonderful glazes and finishes with a very earthy and handmade look. I've attached an image of a couple of their pieces in a Jade Color.
 
Your Soup Bowl could still be the Portofino -- there's plenty of stock of this item. Or, Go with the White Tuscan bowl.
 
To finish the look, Napkins. I've include images of 3 different Napkins that will help pull that Green accent forward and help complete the look. If you like a Napkin Ring as well, there are several choices from which to choose -- including a simple pewter band from either Arte Italica or Match Pewter.
 
If the mixture of so many pieces feels too scattered for you, Staying with the Tuscan pattern but only adding the Green in your mats, and linens would be a great alternative. Here and there as needed for different meals, you can add your Portofino pieces to that mix and they should blend well.
 
Let me know your thoughts and feedback. Hope this helps somewhat. I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Respectfully,
Adam Norris
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