Decorations

Table Decorations

Table decorations should not impede the service or make it difficult for people to speak or to see one another.  The fashion for complicated decorations went out long ago; nowadays, one or two low baskets or bowl of flowers make an elegant and practical décor.  Centrepieces, mirrors with Japanese gardens arranged on them, are suitable for formal occasions.  Chemins de Fleurs in little crystal jardinières, long and narrow, arranged end to end to make a border of roses, violets or nasturtiums, look charming, as do sprays of autumn flowers and leaves on the tablecloth.

Bowl or baskets of fruit can replace floral decorations.  A table setting with brightly coloured linen and dishes makes a simple meal very cheerful; glazed earthenware jugs, plates and bowls lend themselves to many decorative ideas.

Place setting should be at least 30 cm apart.  A thick flannel padding or heat-resistant mats should be placed under the tablecloth. The fork is situated at the left-hand side of the plate, the spoon and knife at the right; the cutting edge of the latter should be turned inwards towards the plate.  Glasses for water, wine, Madeira and Champagne are arranged either in a group or in a line, in order of size.  Carafes of water and vin ordinaire are grouped along with the table alternately with the salt cellars and pepper pots. (New Larousse Gastronomique)

Beautiful atmosphere, a lovely place to have at home, to welcome friends and guests,  have to be done with care. For a dinner party: table decorations depend on the taste of the individual or follow as suggested by the text above. 

Practicality is the key:  Use fresh cut flowers,  as they are available in the garden.  Mixed fresh herbs are beautiful too, also floating flowers, candle or even fruits.

  Table Decorations

Scattered Roses Petals On the Runner

Soft and Delicate

Fresh Cut Flowers from the Garden

Beautiful for Children to Come Home

A herbs basket, roses and herbs are friendly

for any day.

Floating Fresh Citruses

Beautiful and Fresh for Brunch Setting

To set up the table for informal or formal, I think the table centrepiece is very important, it is to complete the dressing up.  It makes it better.

A healthy lifestyle is less stressful, I think the way to go.  Informal dinner parties, luncheons, and having people around impromptu are more enjoyable and relaxed.

For proper, formal and perfect dinner parties, in which discipline and organisation details are expected, definitely, hard work is demanded.

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Susy