HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-16, Page 43Enhance daily living
Vibrant, warm and fa-
miliar, table linens en-
hance the pleasant mo-
ments of everyday living.
Your table linens are
the background for every
setting . . . setting the
theme with texture, color,
and pattern. The look can
be modern, provincial,
traditional, Victorian, or
a combination.
Dramatic accent
As the background for
all your table treasures,
china, glassware and fa-
vorite decorations and
centerpieces, choose your
linens as you select ward-
robe accessories, to com-
plement" to accent, to
dramatize.
, For that special occa-
sion formal table, the
classic "white" linen ta-
blecloth is no longer the
rule. Although white is
classic and always in good
with beautiful linens
taste, today we have
adapted color throughout
the home.
Now the finest decora-
tive linens come in colors
that range from cool pas-
tels to brilliant jewel
tones. In using color, pas-
tel tends to lend dignity
and a more quiet look .. .
deep colors a dramatic
effect.
For all times
Placemats of Belgian
linen and polyester can
set the mood for every
setting , and occasion, as
Illustrated. Proper and
elegant for the most for-
mal setting, embroidered
and decoratively edged.
Pretty and practical for
breakfast to midnight
snacks — in simple tex-
tures trimmed in contrast-
ing colors.
Flexible, they adapt to
many different serving ar-
FOR ENTERTAINING, set a table that suits Your home and
your own lifestyle. Here, the mood is casual, the setting
Provincial. The Belgian linen octagonal placemats in bright
blue, with embroidered banding of red and white perfectl?
complement the charming dinnerware, "Martha's Flower:,"
and the real, white and blue theme. The matching napkins
are -folded across the plates, held by • the soup -bowls for an
attractive, original effect.
A TOUCH OF GLASS --American glass, crafted by
hand, adds sparkle to a bride's firm home. According
to the Glass (:rafts of America Association, a wide vari-
ety of designs are produced by today's American glass
houses in styles to suit every bri4le's taste. Shown here
are five pieces available in gift and department stores
(clockwise from left): elegant cut crystal stemware,
diamond and sunburst patterned decanter, antique
lamp in moon and stars pattern, coin glass covered
candy dish, and footed milk glass basket.
rangements. They come in
all shapes . . . rectangle,
oval, round, and contour.
Delightfully practical and
easy to care for since they
have a permanent press,
soil release finish.
The right size table-
cloth is very important to
the look of the table. Bel-
gian linen tablecloths are
made in all sizes to fit
different tables, from the
popular bridge table, to
the lovely oval, oblong,
and round.
Remember the larger
the table, the longer the
overhang — 5" to 10" over-
hang for a small table —
10" to 15" for a larger
table. For a more gracious
appearance, buffet tables
may even have a longer
overhang.
Mix and match
Select napkins in a va-
riety of solid colors, plain,
embroidered, or appliqued
— al/ to mix and match.
Napkins are a decorative
touch, and also subtly in-
dicate formality or infor-
mality of the setting.
The larger the napkin
the more formal. Knowing
several napkin folds can
give your table settings a
little added dignity for
special occasions, amusing
touches at other times.
In selecting your table
linens do not forget main-
tenance. Since homemak-
ers must schedule less
and less time for, house-
work, 100% linen cloths
have been supplanted by
a 65% Belgian linen /35%
polyester blend cloth with
a permanent press and
soil release finish.
Smooth and fold
Best results are obtain-
ed by tumble drying in an
automatic dryer. Rerhove
immediately at end of
cycle. smooth by hand
and fold neatly.
For further informa-
tion, call • or write the
Belgian Linen Association,
280 Madison Avenue, New
York 10016, (212) 684-7147.
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