MARTA GALAZ CANCIO'S LOVE of entertaining began during childhood dinners. "Everything is around the table in my family-the eating and the time after the meal, called sobremesa, when you stay for hours and chat," says Cancio, a graphic designer who grew up in Spain but lives in Miami. Her memories led to Casa Felix, a brand that inspires joyful and approachable hosting. Using collages of vintage botanical prints, Cancio (pictured at right with the brand's co-founder, Veronica Torres) creates paper goods that range from ready-made place cards to custom suites. "My designs are meant to add a special touch to moments that may otherwise feel less so," she says. Here, she lends her whimsy to a party-worthy table.
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"Citrus reminds me of summer," says Cancio. "It's so easy to decorate with-it doesn't have to be arranged and transports you to somewhere else." She worked with designer Alexis Eskenazi to select Sferra napkins and Emporio Sirenuse plates in colors of the sea. Using a Lisa Corti tablecloth and place mats and flatware rented from Soir&eacute;e Everyday, they created what Cancio calls a "breezy, sunny setting."
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BRUNCH UNDER THE OAKS
This lemon-dotted table was set beneath a large tree at Torres' father's home, where the family often gathers. "You should start with a piece, maybe it's the most colorful or maximalist, and then go from there. Something should always link to something else," says Cancio of creating a cohesive look, as she did here with yellow-accented serveware, flowers, and paper goods. "Place cards elevate everything. They make a guest feel like this spot was meant for them."

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