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 Setting a table is not as difficult as it seems and
setting a holiday table is no different. The basic rule is: utensils are placed
in the order of use, from the outside in. A second rule, with only a few
exceptions is: forks go to the left of the plate, knives and spoons go to the
right.
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Knife blades always face the plate. |
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The napkin goes to the left of the fork or on the plate. |
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The bread and butter plate and knife are optional. |
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If more than three courses are served before dessert, then the
utensil for the fourth course is brought in with the food; likewise the salad
fork and knife may be brought in when the salad course is served. |
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Dessert spoons and forks are brought in on the dessert plate
just before dessert is served. |
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Glasses: These can number up to five for a formal dinner and
are placed so that the smaller ones are in front. The water goblet is placed
directly above the knives. Just to the right goes a champagne flute. In front
of these are placed a red and/or white wine glass and a sherry glass. |
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 But, we suggest that for the holidays you throw out the
rules and have some fun with your table! Look around the house for interesting
seasonal items that can add color and sparkle to a festive table. For one of
our tables we went with non-traditional colors for a celebratory look. Jeweled
purple, silver and bright green make this table pop. We simply looked for
coordinating wrapping papers and wrapped empty boxes to mix and match in the
center of the table. Shiny ornaments were added and each place setting was set
with a silver bird as a party favor.
Our other design is a great one for
Christmas breakfast or brunch. A white ironstone pitcher is filled with super
large candy canes and set on a pewter platter with fresh cut greens and pine
cones. Each red plate has a tiny gift in front of it … a great way to
surprise the kids with one more little present after they think they've opened
everything under the tree! The red runner on the table ties it all together
beautifully. |
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