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!

Fall Trunk Show- Le Jacquard Français

Saturday, November 2- 11AM-2PM

Dress up your table for fall!

Our Annual Fall Trunk Show is quickly approaching on Nov 2! Join us from 11AM-2PM when Le Jacquard Français representative Lynn Sultemeier will be here to take your holiday linen orders! Bring in your china and paint swatches to find the most perfect new linen for your holiday table. Place your order by November 4 and we guarantee that you will get your linens by Thanksgiving! And as an added bonus, if you order a tablecloth during this weekend, you will receive four complimentary napkins as a gift with purchase.

Le Jacquard Français is known for high quality Damask linens that will last a lifetime.  'Damask' linens are especially great because the pattern of the fabric is visible on both sides. 

For more information on Le Jacquard Français, visit their website at www.le-jacquard-francais.fr

Set the Mood Set the Table

What's cozier than sitting down to a beautiful table to eat the comforting meal you've just prepared? CAPERS has fall linens in stock: Casual to fancy, placemats to french linen. You can order the lovely Le Jacquard Francais linen shown here to arrive before Thanksgiving or choose from our stock on hand. Also from France are some practical, acrylic-coated cotton sold by the inch. You get the beauty of the jacquard weave with the ease of wipe-off coating. Perfect for the family lifestyle. Measure your table and come see us.

Great Fall Linens Now in Stock

It's time to set the table for a yummy dinner of soup or stew or a roast. It's time for some new table linens in a large variety of fall colors. These are great 100% cotton placemats, table clothes, and napkins at a reasonable price. They can coordinate with some new throw pillows that are on sale through October 4th. Shop early for the best selection.