Fabulous frocks, florals and free-flowing champagne – the Spring racing carnival is not about holding back. It’s time to dust off the crystal and embrace all things girly.

Go all out

Create drama – the good kind, that is – with a layered up table and fresh tulips.

Lismore Essence Champagne Glass

The question is not champagne, but rather coupe or flute? We love the slightly longer than usual stems on these Waterford coupes. $269.95 (set of four), zanui.com.au

Marble Melamine Tray

Have a round of welcome drinks poured and read to go. This marble-look tray is made from melamine, so it’s light enough to ferry around effortlessly. $42 (approx), miafleur.com

Vase d'Sept hours by Tse & Tse

For a long table, break up a bouquet of flowers to fill smaller vases in a range different shapes and heights to add interest. $389 (for the set) tessuti.co.nz

Be Bold

The table doesn’t need to be all cream, pastels and metallics – a splash of baby blue or black is a good way to add interest.

Agate Coasters

Add a little touch of luxe. These agate geode coasters are hand-polished and trimmed with 18-carat gold. POA, luxdeco.com

Brushed gold cutlery set

Embrace one of the biggest homewares trends of 2015 with a set of metallic cutlery. Forget being born with a silver spoon in your mouth, now it’s all about gold. $127, idecorateshop.com

Succulents

Hardy little succulents are a great way to add an unexpected pop of green to your setting.

Copper Jug House Doctor

Don’t forget to keep your H2O levels up. A water jug in a pretty hue, such as this copper number, should keep everyone reaching for refills. $166 (approx), idylhome.co.au