By Judy Schumer
How to set a table was a skill taught in home economics classes across the country, and much like the home ec class itself, learning the proper way to set a table has become a thing of the past.
While the formal instruction in schools may have gone by the wayside, the need to know how to set a table hasn’t. People still host events, have friends over for dinner parties, and many just really, really like to construct amazing tablescapes.
We’ll show you how to set a table for three occasions: a casual lunch, an informal dinner, and an informal dinner. At the end of the guide, we also share our favorite tablescape ideas. Take notes, because once you learn how to set a table by practicing once or twice, you’ll find out that, much like learning how to change a tire or how to unclog a toilet, it really is a handy life skill to have!
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