When guests walk in during a festival, the first thing they notice, apart from the delicious smell of food, is how welcoming the table looks. You don’t need a designer or an expensive set of crockery for this. With a few pieces from your own cupboards, such as brass bowls, old sarees, flowers and diyas, you can put together a table that feels warm, festive and unmistakably Indian. The trick is to keep it simple and personal. Here are seven easy ideas to try this festive season.