How To Set A Small Table For The Holidays

<h1 style="text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;">How to Set a {Small} Table
for the Holidays</h1>

<p>Let’s face it - the holidays will look a lot different this year. Many of us will be staying home rather than traveling to our relative’s {larger} homes, possibly hosting small gatherings with those closest to us - literally. No matter what our holidays will look like this season, we shouldn’t skip out on the special holiday table settings! </p>

<p>Whether your holiday dining table this year is large or small (or even no dining table at all!), take a look at our top holiday table setting picks. Let’s get your table holiday-ready, for your intimate brunch, friends-giving or a fancy dinner-for-one!</p>

<h3 style="text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;">You will need:
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<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Table covering ~ i.e. placemats, a table runner, & coasters</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Plates & bowls ~ 1 per person</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Cloth napkins ~ 1 per person</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Flatware ~ i.e. forks, knives, spoons, etc / 1 of each type per person</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Water glasses ~ 1 per person</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Wine & liquor glasses ~ 1 per person</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> Small table accents / decor ~ as many as you like!</p>

<p style="text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;" class="">(*** Need a table?? Check out our recs at the end! ***)</p>

<h3 style="text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;">Let’s go!</h3>

<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 1: Lay out the table covering</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">First, start with the table covering. We suggest using placemats or a table runner instead of a tablecloth to keep it casual (plus it’s easy to clean!). Use 1 placemat per person or 1 table runner. You can even add coasters, if needed. It’s all about layering!</p>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 2: Place plates & bowls on top of the placemats or runner.</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Next, lay your plates in the center of the placemats or edge of the runner, and set the bowls on top of the plates. Have fun with it - mix the colors or materials of your plates and bowls for visual interest.</p>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 3: Fold and place cloth napkins</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Get creative & fold your napkins, or use a napkin ring. We like to keep it eco-friendly by choosing reusable cloth napkins. Place napkins to the left or center of each plate & bowl. </p>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 4: Arrange flatware</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Gather your forks, spoons, knives, chopsticks or your preferred eating utensils. Place a dinner fork on the left of the plate, on the napkin. Place a dinner knife and soup spoon on the right of the plate, from left to right.</p>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 5: Set out water glasses</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Set a water glass to the right, directly above the dinner knife. You can also serve juice, or a cocktail in your glasses - we won’t tell :).</p>

<h3 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">shop glasses:</h3>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 6: Wine + Liquor Glasses (optional but recommended)</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Next, place your wine or liquor glass to the right of the water glass. Impress your guests (or pet) by serving your alcohol in a stylish decanter. Cheers!</p>

<h3 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">shop wine & liquor glasses:</h3>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Step 7: Accents</h2>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Lets not forget the festive decor to make your setting insta-worthy! Grab anything from candles, spice mills, small vases.</p>

<h3 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">shop accents:</h3>

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Need a dining table?? Check out some of our favorite small dining tables, suitable for smaller spaces. </h2>

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<h2 style="text-align:center;white-space:pre-wrap;">Happy Holidays! Eat up!</h2>

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