There is a different kind of satisfaction in hosting dinners for people you love. I, in particular, is very fond of planning and throwing parties because I love going through every detail of the celebration. There is the meticulous decision-making of what food to serve, the theme to follow, and the over-all look of the venue, not to mention the way the table will look like. Now that people are more inclined to document their life events through photos posted on social media, it’s a joy to see that what you have prepared for them on the dinner table gets to be shared on their personal social media accounts. That is why I make it a point to dress the table really nicely. And besides, don’t we all love beautiful things to look at?
I consider table napkins as a staple on every celebration table. It is often overlooked but is actually one of the most used element during dinner time. I mean, that’s the first thing that you reach for when you’re about to devour the food on the table, right? There is a wide variety of table napkins available in the market today. You can never go wrong with cotton or linen ones in solid colors. You can even customize some depending on what the celebration is all about and place a logo or initials for some personal touch. There is also an assortment of napkin rings and napkin holders in different designs that you can use.
The art of table napkin folding is something that has been around for years. Folding techniques can be learned from books and online videos and it’s always fun to try the various styles. There are more elaborate ones that are often used for special occasions and classic, streamlined ones for formal affairs. It really depends on the theme that you decide to follow. There is also an option to use disposable and recyclable napkins instead of the cloth ones. Some people find this more environmental friendly especially in a restaurant business set-up.
Taking care of your cloth napkins is a breeze. Although some people argue that it’s not practical to wash it after every use, it would still depend on how soiled it is. Cotton and cotton-blend napkins should be washed according to instructions and the linen fabrics should be taken with extra care. Linen napkins should also be ironed before every use.