JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE October 2016 | Page 48

Setting the table is often a hurried, last-minute task that can leave you wondering about the correct placement of the flatware, plates, napkins and glassware. Don't add stress to your dinner plans, and keep the focus on the food, your family and friends, with these super easy table setting ideas. Start with a basic setting to dress up the table and set a casual mood for your dinner party or holiday gathering. For a more formal setting, add more pieces by bringing additional plates, silverware, glasses and other serving pieces to the table as outlined below. You'll be a dinner party pro in no time! Basic Table Setting