SETTING THE PERFECT TABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Halloween is a distant memory, the election is finally over and Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away. Setting the perfect table for the holidays is really quite easy. It doesn’t matter if you use fine china or dollar store paper plates, as long as you love the way your table looks, that’s all that matters.

SETTING THE PERFECT TABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

If you are planning on using the good china and the crystal stemware, you’ll want to take them out of storage before the event so you can inspect them for any chips, give them a fresh wash and if using sterling, get out the polish.

There’s nothing worse than dusty stemware so make sure to run it through the dishwasher (as long as it isn’t crystal – wash that by hand) and then dry it with a soft cloth to make sure there aren’t any dried on water spots.

A great polish to use on your sterling silver is one of the many products by Haggarty’s. They’ve been the leader in silver polish forever. If you’re looking for a simple DIY method to polish your silver, fill an aluminum pan (or line a pan with aluminum foil) with hot water and add one tablespoon of baking soda bring to a boil. Drop silver into the pan for about 10 seconds and remove with tongs. Light tarnish should be removed easily. If the pieces are more heavily tarnished you’ll want to use a commercial polish remover.

Get out your best linens and make sure they’re freshly laundered and pressed. There’s nothing worse than the ghosts of holidays past so make sure you get that gravy stain out. Check the label to make sure it can go through the washing machine. If not take it to a dry cleaner and have it professionally laundered and pressed.

There are many ways to set a table, these videos provide lots of great ideas for setting a modern holiday table or a classic table.

Use craft paper, a string of lights and vibrant greenery to set a stunning table.

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This rustic tablescape can be completed in just a few easy steps!