To help you create a registry that's both chic and unique, we asked four savvy staffers to create their dream tablescapes.

Gilty Pleasures: Darcy Miller, Editorial Director
Classic, cosmopolitan style requires just one thing: sophisticated taste. "I love the look of white mixed with metallics. It's glamorous and timeless, and it will complement my decor no matter where I live," says Darcy.

1. "Dionysos" crystal decanter, Baccarat. "Gabriella" crystal carafe, by Juliska, from Bergdorf Goodman, 800-558-1855. 

2. Use a serving piece as a candy dish. "It's a great way to turn something formal into a whimsical, everyday item," says Darcy. Compote, by Devonia Antiques, from Bergdorf Goodman. 

3. "Country" tall comport, and dome, by William Yeoward Crystal, from Michael C. Fina. "June Lane" cup and saucer, by Kate Spade by Lenox, from Macy's. 

4. Footed cake platter with dome, Crate & Barrel. 

5. "I love how these tall silver vases make a dramatic statement and keep the scent of the flowers away from the food I'm serving," says Darcy. Cylinder vases, CB2. 

6. "Astor" crystal champagne bucket, Calvin Klein Home. "Paloma" trumpet-shaped glass champagne flute, Crate & Barrel. 

7. "Delish" handblown low glass cake platter, Crate & Barrel. 

8. "Wood Grain" ice bucket, by Michael Aram for Waterford, from Bloomingdale's. "Toscana" pewter tart plate, by Match, from Tabula Tua. 

9. "Aliseo" stemless flute and water glass, by Nasonmoretti, from Michael C. Fina. Metal bead coaster, Kim Seybert. Stainless-steel tray from 7-Piece Barware Set, by Martha Stewart Collection, from Macy's. 

10. "French Knot" bone china cup and saucer, in gold, by Martha Stewart Collection with Wedgwood, from Macy's. "Gilded Band Garland" plate, Calvin Klein Home. 

11. "Charms" teacup and saucer, by Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton, from Bloomingdale's. 

12. "Fiesole" teacup and saucer, by Richard Ginori, from Michael C. Fina. 

13. Venetian-glass handblown "Thumbprint" dish, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., 800-526-0649. 

14. Darcy uses a toast rack like this to hold her monogrammed napkins. "They remind me of something my grandmother would have had on her table," she says. Toast rack, by Hotel Silver, from Bergdorf Goodman. 

15. Wood-grain china plate, by Dibbern, from Bergdorf Goodman. "Master" cake knife, Reed & Barton. 

16. "Carlton Gold" dessert plate, by Royal Crown Derby, from Neiman Marcus. "Continental Classic" stainless-steel flatware, by Wallace, from Bloomingdale's. 

17. "Gilded Weave" salad plate, by The Vera Wang Collection by Wedgwood, from Bloomingdale's. 

18. "Macaroons remind me of one of my favorite places in the world: Paris," says Darcy. Display them in a small, deep bowl like this one. "Lotus" silver hammered-metal small bowl, by The Vera Wang Collection by Wedgwood, from Bloomingdale's.