Cara Saven Decor’s new summer collection brings the colour, pattern and easy-going spirit of Portugal to the South African table.
There are places that stay with you long after you’ve left, and for Cara Saven, Lisbon was one of them. The colour, the pattern, the architecture, the flowers spilling over old façades and the unmistakable energy of people gathering around a table all found their way into Lisbon, the latest collection from Cara Saven Decor.
Inspired by the designer’s travels through Portugal’s capital, the 14-design collection is a colourful celebration of everything that makes Lisbon so instantly appealing. Think sun-washed azulejo tiles, bougainvillea, market stalls piled high with produce and the slightly faded grandeur of centuries-old streets, translated into a collection made for long lunches, late dinners and tables that deserve a little attention.
“As I was walking through the streets of Lisbon, I just knew that our next décor range would be inspired by it,” says Saven. “There’s a sense of vibrancy, people eating and conversing, and everything feels warm. This range has tried to bring that feeling into almost every design.”
Made in-house and manufactured locally in South Africa, Lisbon spans tablecloths, table runners and napkins, with designs that can be mixed and matched to create anything from a pared-back setting to a full-on colour moment.
And while the collection may have been inspired by Portugal, there’s no need to wait for your next overseas escape to enjoy it. Designed for real-life entertaining, Cara Saven Decor’s premium fabrics are spill-safe and easy-care, making them as practical as they are pretty.
Prices start at R480 for napkins, while the largest tablecloth is R2,799. The collection is available online, with shipping throughout South Africa and internationally.
So, if your summer entertaining could use a little more colour, a little more pattern and perhaps a generous dose of Portuguese joie de vivre, Lisbon is ready to set the scene.
Shop the Lisbon collection at Cara Saven Decor
Prices: From R480 for napkins to R2,799 for the largest tablecloth.