part of our lesson in table setting

1. POINTERS ON THE USE OF
DIFFERENT CENTERPIECES

2. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
 In an arrangement of flowers, one type of flower
and one color predominating is more satisfying.
The heavier the color, the lower it should be in the
arrangement. Smaller, lighter flowers are better on
the sides and toward the top. To avoid a spotly
effect, keep like colors together and as much as
possible, flowers of the same intensity of colors
must be kept together.
 The flower container must be as much as part of
the picture of the table appointments in its quality,
texture and color as everything else on the table.

3.  One of the most popular flower arrangements for
the dinner table is the crescent pattern. Its
character changes with the selection of different
plant materials.
 It is discourteous to have flowers arranged so tall
that they act as barricade among the guests and
prevent cross – table conversation. Tall
arrangement must be reserved for teas, cocktail
parties and buffets when the flowers are to be
viewed by guest in standing position.

4. THE BEAUTY OF FRUITS
 Simply arranged fruits at their best. It is their own
color and shape that provide the interest.
 For an arrangement of one kind of fruit, select a
container which will reveal its own particular shape
and color to advantage.
 Combine solidity of fruit with the delicacy of flowers
for contrast or emphasis. Two or three blossoms or
more – in tiny glass holders may be tucked among
fruits effectively.

5. CANDLES AND CANDLELIGHT
 Candles are pure decoration only and in creative
table setting, are considered as such. Candles are
not used in any daylight setting.
 Use at least four canles on an average six feet
long, or else use none at all. An abundance of
candlelight make glass and silver sparkle, women
lovely and provide a soft glow for the entire
settings.
 Two candles are decorative possibility for a small
square table set for two. Even a group of three
would fit in this arrangement.

6.  Objects of different height create greater interest.
Relatively low flowers and tall candles do not have
be of the height.
 Candles must be above eye levels.
 Use candle holders to make the candles stand
erect, soften the end in hot water to fit them quickly
into the holders.
 Select the candle color carefully. For general use
however, ivory is most satisfactory because it
blends well with any color.