Table Couture: The Beginnings of Dressing The Table-Summer fun
The Art of Dressing the Table: Summer fun Hello everyone and welcome back. This is the last part of our “Beginnings of Dressing the Table” we hope you have enjoyed these sessions. We are looking forward to many, many more sessions where in this session we will discuss everything dining, dining décor and entertaining…
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Table Couture: The Beginnings of Dressing the Table- Compliments
Written by: Robin Baer Hello everyone and welcome back. I am so excited to continue on with our next three topics: China, Silverware and Glassware for the table. Now, fine china can be used in a formal dining setting and dinnerware for a more casual dining setting. You can use fine china or dinnerware the…
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Table Couture: The Beginning of Dressing A Fabulous Table
Hello everyone and welcome back. Today we will talk a little about how we begin to dress our table. Table dressing or setting came about in the late 18th century with the aristocrats to be a form of expression. To begin with, you need to know what type of occasion you are having and how…
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Table Couture: The uses and functions of the tablecloth
By: Robin Baer June 1, 2017 Hello everyone, I am so excited today, because we are going to talk about all things dealing with the tablecloth; specifically where the tablecloth originated from. Also, we are going to talk about the uses and functions of a tablecloth. First, let’s talk about the word tablecloth -over…
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Table Couture: Life and Beauty for the home
By: Robin Baer on June 2017 Hello. Welcome to Table Couture. My name is Robin Baer, Creative Director for Table Couture. Table Couture is a fine table linen brand which creates unique and custom made table fashions. Today I am inviting you to see what Table Couture is all about. To begin with,…
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Good Manners for Heading Back to School
It is unfortunately not uncommon these days too hear how bullying and or an ill-mannered child can intimidate another student in school. Good manners can make a big difference in a student’s success and/or failure in many aspects of life. This is why it is so imperative for parents to begin teaching etiquette to their…
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Use Mealtime to Teach Important Lessons
It’s that time of year again. That’s right, summer is here and school is out. With it comes a little breathing room for parents, school teachers, and all who contribute to the learning process of our kids throughout the school year. Slower pace, notwithstanding, this is not the time to completely relax in all areas.…
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Living with Etiquette: Being Affectionate in the Workplace
Some people call it flirting. Some people call it being friendly and others wonder…well, what is your hidden agenda or motive? Has greeting business colleagues with a handshake become outdated? There’s an old time saying that goes like this: “Don’t let your good be evil spoken.” Hugging and touching someone, especially in a business setting,…
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