The Tale of the Too-Big Tablecloth
That title sounds a bit like a crime novel, but this post is actually about making lemons from lemonade. A few weeks ago, I bought a new tablecloth that I absolutely love. In… Continue reading
Tag Archive: Table setting
Madame Verte’s Entertaining Essentials
I thoroughly enjoy entertaining and there are certainly items I can’t live without. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but these are items I think every host or hostess should… Continue reading
Cardinals Come to Dinner
I received this set of cardinal salt and pepper shakers as a gift this Christmas, and I’m thrilled to add them to my ever-growing collection. I can’t wait to plan a woodland-themed dinner… Continue reading
Place Card Primer: A Slew of Snowmen!
Christmas ornaments make great place cards for a joyful holiday spread, like this set of glass, snow-filled snowmen from the home store CB2. I have had these for over a year, and I… Continue reading
Turkey Place Card Holders
This little gaggle of gobblers is a charming addition to any holiday table! These turkey place card holders are made of sturdy metal and add a touch of whimsy to traditional dinners! I… Continue reading
Easy Napkin Folding: The Pocket
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make a pocket from a square napkin. The larger the napkin, the larger the pocket you can make! Since I did this rather quickly, I… Continue reading
Place Card Primer: Party Picks
I have been stocking up on fun party picks lately. They are typically made of plastic or glass with interesting, decorative tops for snagging buffet fare and bite-size appetizers, but I think they… Continue reading
Quick Napkin Rings
It’s the day of your big party and you find yourself without napkin rings. What to do? Buying napkin rings can be expensive, especially if you want glitzy ones [they can easily cost… Continue reading
