Table Notes with Rebecca Zeijdel-Paz

Seasonal Essentials
woman setting table

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rebecca Zeijdel-Paz of Beck Jewels to the shop for the inaugural edition ofTable Notes—a new series where we invite the brightest (and chicest) to make the PORTA table their own.

Person arranging ceramic plates on a table with a green curtain in the background
Table setting with a red tablecloth, silver tray, and decorative items.

Rebecca arrived glowing in sun-washed neutrals, her energy bright and infectious. Warm, curious, and full of ideas, she moved quickly and instinctively, styling the table with a confidence and creativity that was entirely her own. Born and raised inCuraçao, Rebecca’s world is deeply shaped by the sea and the natural beauty that surrounds it—an influence you can feel not only in her jewelry, but also in the way she brings objects together. Her tablescape reflected that same sensibility: organic, expressive, and quietly bold.

Dining table with floral arrangement, glasses, and plates with a blurred person in the foreground.
Person setting a table with decorative plates and glasses on a red tablecloth.

Her setting was a beautiful expression of her sensibility: unpretentious, thoughtful, and quietly bold. She paired our Daria dinner plates in burgundy with the Nina small plate in green, layered over the Magnetic Colorfield tablecloth and finished with our Riga napkins in rust. The palette felt like a high-summer afternoon—earthy, radiant, and full of life. She added our Marena glassware for a subtle, sculptural touch, and of course, silver.

As a jeweler, her eye for shine is second nature, and the addition of vintage candelabra brought a dose of drama that felt grounded and just a little wild. Perhaps, what we loved most was how she thought beyond the meal itself—adding yellow coffee cups, a scented candle, and our“smoking jackets”(PORTA’s own take on vintage cigarette holders) to signal a gentle shift from lunch into lounge, from day into night. It was a table designed to keep you lingering.

Elegant table setting with plates, cutlery, and candles on a red tablecloth.

As she worked, we talked about family, memory, and the rituals that shape how we gather today. She shared a story about her mother hosting breakfast parties, and how as a child she’d beg her not to clear the table until she got home from school—wanting to imagine the conversations that had unfolded from the clues left behind. It's a tradition she’s carried into her own life, leaving the table untouched after a dinner party to revisit the night slowly, the next morning as they clean up.

Dining table set with plates, glasses, and flowers with a person partially visible.
Two women sitting at a table with a floral arrangement and plates.

Her table was exactly the kind we want to sit at this summer—alive with color, charm, and the spirit of togetherness.

Dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, with a red tablecloth and decorative elements.
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Riga Napkin. Two sets of three natural linen napkins with rust stitched stripe detail. Outdoor tablescape with Riga Napkin, Palio plate and snacks.

Riga Napkin, Set of 6 (Rust)

$148
Nina Small Plate by Enza Fasano. White glazed ceramic plate with green painted rim details. A place setting featuring a Nina Small Plate, elegant cutlery, two glasses, salt and pepper shakers, a bowl, and a folded napkin on an orange tablecloth.
Enza Fasano

Nina Small Plate, Set of 4 (Green)

$158

The Gio Espresso Set features a chic orange handmade ceramic espresso mug with handle, paired with a matching saucer, set against a plain white background.
Enza Fasano

Gio Espresso Set (Mustard)

$38
Magnetic Color Field Tablecloth. Folded terracotta linen cloth with red stitching Close-up of Magnetic Color Field Tablecloth, in terracotta and red linen with stitching.
PORTA x Volga Linen

Magnetic Colorfield Tablecloth (Crimson Terracotta)

$720

Gem Bud Vase. Smoky green urn-shaped vase in hand-blown glass, medium size.

Gem Bud Vase (Smoke Green)

$158
Six neatly folded Filial Napkin sets, in white cotton with red stitched edges, arranged in two pairs on a plain white tabletop. A tabletop scene features breadsticks in a cup, water glasses, neatly stacked Filial Napkin, Set of 6 cotton napkins, a bowl of cheese, and fresh figs on a patterned plate.
Bicla

Filial Napkin, Set of 6 (Red)

$148
The Piccolo Spoon, featuring a tortoiseshell pattern handle and bowl, is displayed on a plain white background to highlight its elegant design craftsmanship. Group of Piccolo Spoons on white tablecloth near terracotta mug.

Piccolo Spoon (Tortoiseshell)

$12
A pair of Vintage Silver Buttershells with ribbed detailing and decorative edges, displayed side by side—a striking addition for collectors or admirers of Georgian silversmith Hester Bateman. A small square of butter rests in a Vintage Silver Buttershells Pair dish—its shell-shaped design on a white tiled surface beside a napkin and plate.
S.J. Shrubsole

Vintage Silver Buttershells Pair (Silver)

$3,500
The Sophia Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker, both silver-plated and cylindrical with vertical ridges, exemplify Italian craftsmanship as they sit side by side on a plain white background. The Sophia Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker rest on a folded white cloth with blue stitching atop a tiled kitchen counter—a subtle nod to Italian craftsmanship.

Sophia Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker (Silver)

$348
Sterling Silver Tabasco Sleeve & Lid. Glass bottle with sterling silver lid and engraved sleeve Sterling Silver Tabasco Sleeve & Lid. Glass bottle with sterling silver lid and engraved sleeve
Theo Fennell

Sterling Silver Tabasco Sleeve & Lid (Sterling Silver)

$1,650
A set of 2 Vintage Silver-Plated Sheffield Plate Candelabra, each with three arms, central stem, decorative details, and a round base, showcasing Georgian-era elegance—photographed against a white background. A set of 2 vintage silver-plated Sheffield Plate candelabra, each with three arms holding white taper candles, is displayed elegantly against a plain white background.
S.J. Shrubsole

Vintage Silver-Plated Sheffield Plate Candelabra, set of 2 (Silver)

$2,000
Sterling Silver Marmite Lid. Glass marmite jar with sterling silver lid. Grouping of condiment bottles and jars with silver lids and sleeves.
Theo Fennell

Sterling Silver Marmite Lid (Sterling Silver)

$398

The Vintage Large Silver Tray, crafted in fine silver, features a simple engraved border and a small central crest with the motto Fidele, displayed on a plain white background. A vintage large silver tray with crest and motto Fidele is displayed against a plain white background, highlighting its elegant craftsmanship and flat, oval shape.
S.J. Shrubsole

Vintage Large Silver Tray With Cresto Motto "Fidele" (Silver)

$1,200
Gem Bud Vase. Smoky green urn-shaped vase in hand-blown glass, small size.

Gem Bud Vase (Smoke Green)

$118
Gemma Jug. Transparent smoke-green hand-blown glass jug with clear handle. Gemma Jug. Transparent smoke-green hand-blown glass jug with clear handle, alt side view.

Gemma Jug (Smoke Green)

$320
Julius Serving Platter. Image of blue striped ceramic platter. Front view. A person holds the Julius Serving Platter, a large blue and white dish with bold stripes, filled with tagliatelle pasta, peas, and fresh herbs on a marble countertop.
Enza Fasano

Julius Serving Platter (Blue)

$220
Natalia Platter. Green and white spiral striped glazed terracotta plate.  Natalia Platter. Green and white spiral striped glazed terracotta plate, angled side view.

Natalia Platter (Green)

$188
Bestia Serving Set. Fork and spoon serving utensils in tortoise-patterned acrylic. The Bestia Serving Set sits on an orange tablecloth beside two blue and white striped plates, a yellow-rimmed bowl, and a candle.

Bestia Serving Set (Tortoiseshell)

$128

Herbarium Candle by Moro Dabron. Footed terracotta vessel with double handles containing fragranced candle wax.
Moro Dabron

Herbarium Candle (Terracotta)

$200