Welcome!!

[Crazy Granny]

What a good idea,I have collected dishes forever,and still buy more,I am trying to limit myself to two place setting now intead of 8 This will be a great way to USE them Seems like now we grab the paper for company,and we all like to set a pretty table so maybe this will get us in the mood for fun and being creative again Thank you !!!!!!!!!!

[kiwidutch]

I know a TON of serviette/napkin folds and I have started posting step by step instructions (with photographs ) for a whole heap of them.

My grandmother loved making napkins into wonderful shapes and probably loved that I shared her passion and made these every time I stayed with her, and often when we visited as she adored making full " afternoon tea" and bringing out her best baking...

The rest I learned in various restaurants I worked in... in fact I taught THEM some of these LOL... and the rest and Aunt and I had fun with !

I'm going to love the ideas in this Forum !

[Dreamgoddess]

kiwidutch, I'm really looking forward to seeing your instructions. I love to see beautifully folded napkins used in place settings.

[Dib's]

This is gonna be FUN! Great forum!

No camera but I'm happy to share what I've done!

Di

[Dreamgoddess]

Di, could you maybe borrow a camera from a friend for the contest? I would love for you to participate!

[Bonnie G #2]

You know the comment about the "paper for company" is so true and isn't it a shame Taking a little extra effort and doing it up nice means so much to everyone. Even though I'm doing a brunch - bar b q - type thing, I'm planning on getting some of those colorful plastic dishes and things. I want everyone to know I am happy and proud to have them all together at my home.

Would LOVE to have some ways to fold napkins. Right now all I do is slip them trough a napkin ring.

Bonnie

[Dreamgoddess]

Bonnie, here's a thread Rita started about folding napkins.

Folding napkins

I put several links in there that show step by step instructions for making fancy napkin folds.

[Bonnie G #2]

Dreamgoddess wrote:
Bonnie, here's a thread Rita started about folding napkins.

Folding napkins

I put several links in there that show step by step instructions for making fancy napkin folds.

Thanks, I'm on my way to take a look.

[Dreamgoddess]

Bonnie, just wondering if you've come up with any ideas for the party!

[Bonnie G #2]

Oh yes, I've decided on a garden and flower theme since it's summer. I thought I've use and old watering can for a flower arrangment, put fresh flowers on the the napkins, maybe use mini flower pots to hold a flower with name tags. And go for colors that are bright and sunny like rose, purple, and green. Don't know where else to go with this yet, but at least I feel like I'm moving in a direction. I do have the menu planned and as this is getting bigger and bigger every day ( I'm getting a little scared) I'm glad I'm starting to make some progress.

Thanks for checking in. Bonnie

[Dreamgoddess]

Wow Bonnie! That sounds wonderful! I love the garden and flower theme. You have such a beautiful outdoor space to have the party in and I think this theme will be perfect.

Please post photos when you get it done!!! I can't wait to see them.

[Bonnie G #2]

Dreamgoddess wrote:
Wow Bonnie! That sounds wonderful! I love the garden and flower theme. You have such a beautiful outdoor space to have the party in and I think this theme will be perfect.

Please post photos when you get it done!!! I can't wait to see them.

I will Dreamgoddess I wish I could have it done in time for the contest, but DH won't even be home until the 10th so a little late. But when it's done I'll make sure pics get here. Wish me luck on finding everything I'll be needing.

[Dreamgoddess]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

I just know it's gonna be beautiful!

[Oolala]

I adore setting the table for holidays or for themed dinners, etc. I wish I could add photos but I can't but I love to share ideas and borrow yours too. Thanksgiving is one of my favorites to decorate for. I host it here all the time and try to do it differently every year. This forum should be busy around holiday time

Glad you thought of this forum!

[becky watkins]

What a wonderful new forum!!! I love it!!! I really look forward to all the pictures and tips!!
Have a great day everybody!!
Lots of Love,
Becky