Dressing Your Table for the Holidays 101

The holidays are quickly approaching, so to help you out during this season of events and dinner parties, we made this handy guide that will teach you everything you need to know about dressing your table for company.


Setting your table 101:

 
These two diagrams from Brunch at Saks depict the proper way to set the table, both informal and formal. We won't tell if you edit the formal setting a bit!


Measuring your table for a tablecloth 101:
Finding the perfect tablecloth for your dining room table can be tricky. Luckily, we are here to help!
As a general rule of thumb, aim for a tablecloth that has dimension that are 24"- 30" longer in both length and width than your table.

60" round table- 90" round linen

72" round table- 102" round linen

30" x 72" banquet table- 54" x 96"linen

30" x 96" banquet table- 54" x 120"linen

60" x 60" square table- 90" x 90"linen

If you are still in need of a holiday tablecloth, we have some beautiful Le Jacquard Français linens at CAPERS and large selection available for custom order.

Dos and Don'ts

• Don't ever use scented candles in the dining room!
• Do play with fall colors- warm oranges, reds, yellows, and greens. 
• Don't use a tablecloth that reaches the floor.
• Do measure your table before buying a new tablecloth.
• Don't crowd your dinner table with decorations.
• Do utilize fall foliage and crops such as squash, colorful corn, and fall leaves.

We will be posting entertaining and decorating tips all throughout the holiday season!

CAPERS Philosophy- Responsible Consumption

Did you know that most of the items we sell in our store are either produced locally or with a socially responsible mission? When you shop at CAPERS, you can feel confident that you are supporting responsible companies!

Shop Local: We feature many products made right here in the Pacific Northwest! Buying local products is not only good for the community, but it is also good for the environment because it requires a lot less energy to transport the goods to you!

Shop Fair Trade: A fair trade certification ensures that the money made from goods gets back to the laborers involved in all steps of the manufacturing process.

Shop Recycled: There are several items at CAPERS that are made from recycled products (including a door mat made from recycled flip fops and a decorative basket made from recycled straws).

Shop with a Conscience: Many companies support organizations, initiatives, and philanthropies with their proceeds. It is always a good idea to check out a company's website to see how they give back to global communities.

Shupaca Alpaca throws are beautifully crafted alpaca throws made in
Ecuador. Shupaca products are fair trade and all sales support the economic
advancement of the Ecuadorean artists.  For more info visit shupaca.com

Jaipur Rugs support women artisans from India. They teach weaving
skills and ensure that proceeds from the sales go back to the
women and their families. For more info visit jaipurrugs.org

EmiLime supports and sells knits made by women artisans in Peru. EmiLime products are fair trade and beautifully crafted.
For more information visit emilime.com

These are just a few of the socially responsible products we feature at CAPERS. Stop by our store to learn more about the great products we carry!