Cold evenings call for warm dinners at home with friends. We tend to keep our dining table free and clear, but if you prefer to dress yours up a bit, a colorful table runner offers a lively, easily interchangeable look. These (all under $18) are some bright picks we spotted from Target:
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i remember seeing that target one in stores and really liking it until you look closely at it. it's made REALLY poorly and looks super cheap in person.
sorry, i mean specifically the fieldcrest hemstitch one
Ok, question here. I've always grown up with the idea that one ought to use place mats for everyday and a tablecloth for special occasions. But my new roommate just sets the plates right on the table for everyday meals. It's not a big deal, and if this is the worst thing we disagree on we'll be fine, but I was curious what other people did.
lurker2209--
Buckingham Palace puts the plates right on the (highly polished) table for State Dinners - but the White House uses tablecloths.
This is just another one of those "Personal Preference" things...
Well, at least these don't have tassels hanging off the edge. *shudder*
lurker2209: I think the rules are really flexible. I use place mats and trivets on my kitchen table. Its stained oak and it shows every smudge and glass ring of condensation. I feel like table cloths are more labor intensive, unless you use something like oil cloth.