Large cloth napkins that completely cover the person's lap are the best. Large thick paper napkins are also acceptable.
A damp cloth.
I usually place napkins lying flat next to the plates or on top of the plates. anonymous@oola.com
The best centerpieces for a thanksgiving dinner table are usual simple ones such as candle displays or flowers. Food displays and dishes can also be used in this way.
Thanksgiving is a harvest celebration. Your colour scheme should be golds, oranges, rusts, browns, lush reds and greens. As the celebration is about the harvest, your table and dining room should be the center point. If you do not have a "harvest" table cloth, a bright white one will do with lots of fresh fall flowers, napkins in gold or brown, and your best china, crystal and flatware sparkling in the light of fat candles will set the tone. Make the house warm and inviting, add seasonal throws, and pillows. If you are so inclined you may want to change your accessories to fall/winter colours and textures. Light a fire in the fireplace, put a container of fire-starter pine cones in easy reach. Keep a basket of bright red and green apples on the counter in the kitchen. A woven basket of gourds and coloured corn make a nice addition to the entry way. And don't forget to simmer some apple cider on the stove, not just because it smels wonderful, but because it tastes good too.
It is generally best to use a complimentary color of napkins, not necessarily the same color, but one that will compliment the serveware and contrast with it, without clashing too much with the color scheme.
If you are trying to complement a white lace tablecloth, classic napkins and table rings would be the best. I would suggest using any color besides white for these, so they will not get lost in the tablecloth. Pick napkins or rings with a little detail, but nothing too elaborate, or they will fight too much with the lace.
Crate and Barrel has the nicest, though pricey, napkins. Paper napkins can also be found at any grocery store but for fabric napkins, a higher end store would provide the best quality.
If you are looking for Thanksgiving decorations to decorate your table, there are many options. Discount stores such as Walmart and Target carry a wide variety of holiday decorations. Department stores such as Sears and Kohls also carry this type of decoration.
The best way to clean wooden end table furniture is use a damp cloth to wipe the furniture and follow up with a dry cloth. They can be protected by applying a coat of wax paste to collect dust build up, this should be done once a year.
You can find napkins from any party supply store, or you can also try with any retailer wholeseller that offers catering products for sale or for rental.
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