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Welcome to Adorn the Table
This site is dedicated to helping you create low-cost table settings that will impress yourself, your friends, and your family. Adorn the Table is a place where you can find inspiration and easy DIY projects for your next gathering that will create lasting memories.
Your tablescape doesn’t need to be perfect. You just need to be proud of yourself, for doing it yourself.
Hi, I’m glad you are here.
I hope to inspire you to create a welcoming, budget-friendly, table setting for your next gathering.
I believe that every table can be adorned on a budget and easily changed to suit your mood. I love ALL table linens and crafts, and own SO many tablecloths (I could never own too many, haha).
I would love for you to join me in setting a beautiful table on a budget.
~Nicole
Latest Table Setting & DIY Ideas
4 Fantastic Tips to Style a Festive Tablescape
When you style a festive tablescape, it’s like crafting a work of art; it’s about infusing your personal touch to create something truly magical. Picture this: a table adorned with all the magic and charm of the season, creating an ambiance that’s nothing short of enchanting. And all you need to know are four simple…
5 Thanksgiving Place Setting Ideas That Will WOW Your Guests
Looking for Thanksgiving table inspiration? I’ve got five fantastic Thanksgiving place setting ideas to share that’ll truly impress your guests! I strongly believe that setting the table plays a huge role in making your Thanksgiving meal special. So I’m sharing 5 different place setting ideas based on themes, styles, and budgets. Each one sets the…
Should You Light Candles During Your Dinner Party?
Are you planning a dinner party and wanna make a lasting impression on your guests? Are you wondering: should you light candles during your dinner party? There’s something magical about eating by candlelight. Or at least the idea of it. The soft glow in the room. The relaxed atmosphere. The way the candles enhance your…
Elevate Your Table Settings with the Top 10 Holiday Napkin Rings
The holidays are approaching, and it’s time to start planning your tablescape. Are you on the hunt for the perfect holiday napkin rings? Have you even given those little gems a thought? I feel sorry for the napkin ring. It’s often the detail that gets overlooked. We focus all of our attention on the centerpiece….
Party Seating Solutions: Alternative Options for a Fun Gathering
I’ve got the best party seating solutions for you. The holidays are fast approaching. Are you beginning to stress about where everyone is gonna sit? As in ~ you only have 6 dining chairs, but 10 are on your guest list. (I see the panic in your eyes and the wheels churning) Don’t fret. I’ve…
Easy DIY Dried Apple Napkin Rings for Fall
I love adding a touch of fall to my table décor, and one of my favorite ways to do that is with diy dried apple napkin rings. They’re easy to make, don’t cost much, and they look absolutely beautiful around a napkin. Can’t you imagine them as part of your Thanksgiving table, a fall dinner…
Simplicity and Beyond: The Top 5 Benefits of Using Disposable Napkins
I’ve got a game-changer for you ~ the top 5 benefits of using disposable napkins. Now, I’m a thru-n-thru cloth napkin kind of gal. I can sing their praises almost anywhere. But there are those moments when disposable napkins are ideal for a gathering. You know those times when we’re on a mission to whip…
Creating a Spooky Halloween Skeleton Tablescape: DIY Ideas and Inspiration
I loved creating this spooky Halloween skeleton tablescape. There’s something about skulls on a table that are so unnatural and creepy, yet are perfect for your Halloween table. It’s also the only acceptable time to use tarnished silver. No need to polish. Yay! I love those of you who go all-in with creepy, ghouly, and…
Budget-Friendly Halloween Decor: DIY Skull Napkin Rings
I absolutely love super easy and cheap DIY projects. These DIY skull napkin rings are exactly that. Cheap and super easy to make! Like $1.25 cheap ~ for 4 skull napkin rings! That’s ridiculously budget-friendly. And the best part ~ they look AMAZING on a Halloween tablescape! As in, I gave myself a pat on…
Serve in Style: The Best Serving Bowls Online
Are you looking for a fabulous serving bowl for a party or gathering? These are the best serving bowls online. I’ve scoured the web and found them for you. Serving bowls that are perfect to use when entertaining your friends and family. Perfect for any formal dinner party or casual get-together. Perfect for using year-round….
How to Care for China Dishes 101: Your Beginner’s Roadmap
It’s SO important to know how to care for china dishes. China dinnerware, often handed down through generations, are treasured heirlooms that evoke memories of special occasions and family gatherings. They’re dishes that connect today with yesteryear. A connection to your ancestry. You want them to last as long as possible. To ensure these cherished…
Essential Fall Table Decor: 7 Must-Have Items for Your Tablescape
Before you start creating a fabulous table setting, be sure you have some of the essential fall table decor pieces handy. I’ve compiled a list of essential fall table decor items that’ll transform your dining experience into an inviting, seasonal masterpiece As the leaves turn to brilliant shades of red and gold and a crisp…
Rustic Elegance: Creating a Chic Farmhouse Apple Harvest Fall Tablescape
I did something a little different this season. Instead of your typical Autumn tablescape, I created an apple harvest fall tablescape. To be honest, I didn’t feel like creating a typical fall tablescape filled with pumpkins and gourds and using yellows and oranges. I’m just not yet feeling the colors of Fall. I guess I’m…
Embrace Autumn Style: A Closer Look at Fall ’23 Tabletop Trends
Wow! I can’t believe it’s time to share the Fall ’23 tabletop trends that I’m seeing online and in stores. The Summer season went by SO FLIPP’N FAST! It seems to me that retailers are stocking their shelves with Fall and holiday decor MUCH SOONER than in previous years. I mean ~ I started seeing…
How I Fold a Rectangular Tablecloth: A Step-by-Step Guide
Do you wanna know the best way to fold a rectangular tablecloth? A way that’ll fold it into a perfect rectangle for storage in a drawer, or on a shelf. Or maybe you wanna know how to fold a rectangular tablecloth to hang. On a hanger. And with the least amount of creases possible. I’m…
~ Free ~ 12 Alternatives to Using a Tablecloth
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