Creative Table Setting for Entertaining

Items featured for a formal table with a black and white theme:

• black bamboo place mats
• gold chargers
• black and white patterned china
• silverware
• gold and glass water and champagne glasses
• black/white cloth dinner napkins
• Victorian posie holders
• silver flamingos
• black obelisk
• black/gold wrought-iron candelabras
• silver trays with a variety of sizes of white candles
• silver ice/champagne bucket
• silk chair bows
• photo/message holders

Tips/Tricks:

• Mix and match china patterns, same color scheme, varied patterns for graphic feel.
• Mix and match gold and silver.
• Use the Victorian posie holders/planters as silverware holders for a buffet dinner.
• Mix and match formal and contemporary pieces.
• Scatter a variety of tall, thin items instead of one big centerpiece. Make sure the guests can see each other.
• For a more formal feel, use candelabras; try a tray of candles for a casual look.
• Wrap a long, black silk scarf around each chair for a decorative bow.
• Use the photo holders in a variety of ways such as a seating chart, a message board, a photo display of a past group get-together or as a recipe card cover.

Resources
decorative project materials
TJ Maxx
Website: www.tjmaxx.com
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