Tips & Guides
This Tips & Guides section was created as a resource for you to use at any time. There are sources for you to access when creating your tablescape or buffet table, or anything else related to bringing friends and family together and creating memorable occasions.
Be sure and mark this page to make it easy to find for future reference.
If there is anything thing you would like to know, but don’t see covered, please send me a note and I will add it to my list for future posts.
Latest Tips & Guides
How to Style a Food Buffet Table in a Small Space
Hosting a gathering in a small kitchen, dining area, or studio apartment can feel tricky, especially when you want to serve food buffet style. You want it to be functional,…
The Truth About Centerpieces No One Talks About
The Quiet Pressure We Rarely Acknowledge There is an unspoken pressure around centerpieces that many hosts feel but rarely name. Somewhere along the way, centerpieces became a reflection of effort,…
9 Little Touches That Make Your Dinner Party Table Feel Special
Are you hosting a dinner party soon and want your table to feel extra special? The kind that makes guests pause and say, “Wow, this looks beautiful!”? It doesn’t take…
Fancy Buffet Serving Pieces That Instantly Elevate Your Table Setup
If you’re looking to elevate your buffet table setup, you’re in the right place. This post isn’t about the basic arrangement of your buffet table ~ I’ve covered that in…
What are Charger Plates and Why Do You NEED Them?
Have you ever looked at a beautifully set table and wondered what that large decorative plate was underneath the dinner plate? That, my friend, is called a charger plate. I’m…
How to Style an Inexpensive Outdoor Buffet Table (That Still Looks Amazing!)
Let’s face it ~ most of us have hosted a summer barbecue or potluck using one of those ugly folding tables or weathered park picnic tables. And if you’re anything…
How NOT to Care for Silverware: Avoid These 4 Mistakes!
I want to share some important lessons I learned about how NOT to care for silverware—specifically silver-plated or sterling silver, not stainless steel flatware. Recently, I acquired a beautiful set…
How to Keep Taper Candles Upright: Tried and True Methods
Do you wanna know how to keep taper candles upright? To keep them from falling over? Isn’t it frustrating that there isn’t a standard width for taper candles or candle…
The Right Way to Place Drinking Glasses… A Guide to Drinking Glass Placement
Have you ever found yourself confused about the right way to place drinking glasses on a table? Like ~ does the wine glass go on the right or left side…
How to Style 3 Stunning Neutral Table Settings
Today, I’m sharing 3 easy, neutral table settings that you can recreate in no time, along with tips on how to personalize them with pops of color! We all love…
A Guide to Repurposing Vintage Snack Sets for Modern Gatherings
Get ready for a hefty dose of nostalgia, because we’re not just reminiscing – we’re bringing vintage snack sets back to life! For those of you unfamiliar with snack sets,…
A Guide to Choosing the Right Napkin Size for Every Occasion
Did you know that there’s a right napkin size for every occasion? Yeppers! Cloth napkins come in a variety of sizes ~ for a reason. Ever wondered why some napkins…
~ Free ~ 12 Alternatives to Using a Tablecloth
Grab this unique list and keep it as a reference when planning your next gathering. Then continue to learn about new table settings and DIY projects.