Add an elaborately folded napkin with a more traditional napkin ring, wrap it with a seasonal material, do something fun and have it pop up out of the glass, hang it off the table.

For special occasions or when you have guests over, setting the table properly can add to a meal's charm. With all the extra utensils and tableware, though, it can be hard remembering where ...

2. Hold the cup and saucer. Coffee is usually served at the end of the meal, so if your setting is looking a little too crowded, hold off on bringing out the cup and saucer until the end of the meal.

How to Properly Set a Table. ... Setting the table for your dinner party may seem like the job you give to eager guests who insist on helping, but it should be done with care and prec.