The rules have always been the same: forks on the left, drinks on the right, conversation just slightly to the left of non-controversial.
Snooze.
Here, the eight best ways to switch it up in time for the holiday season.
8 Ways to Set a Non-Stuffy Dinner Party Table
Because it's never too early to start planning Friendsgiving
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Published Oct 15, 2015
Skip The Tablecloth
Use brown butcher paper as a placemat for a rustic look with effortless cleanup. (Got a permanent marker? The mat can double as a placecard.)
Play Mismatch
Don’t own a complete china set? No problem. Stack different and non-matching plates and bowls.
Forget Ironing And Starching
Place a folded (OK, wrinkly) linen napkin between a full-sized dish and a salad plate.
Cutlery Can Go On The Same Side Of The Plate
Who needs two forks, anyway?
Or Above The Dishes
For a more modern look.
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Or In A Jar In The Middle Of The Table
Everybody grab a spoon.
Don't Fret Over Matching Wine Glasses
Mix and match like the eclectic lady you are.
And Don't Worry About Fancy Centerpieces
A sprig from the garden is all you need.
