Setting a Beautiful Table

It is so easy to rush off a meal each day and never think of how we present our food. After all, table settings are reserved for occasional parties and formal gatherings. But every day mealtimes with our families can be something special if we put a little extra effort into the details. And it doesn't have to be expensive either. Pick some fresh flowers or branches from your yard and put it in little bud vases. Add a lemon to a glass of water. Use vintage linens and glassware for a touch of whimsy and charm.

Even if you only serve cereal and milk for breakfast, you can make your presentation beautiful. Try serving milk in a glass container. I found this glass milk bottle at World Market for only $5.99! It has beautiful blue French lettering and holds over a liter of milk. You can print any image on burlap by using image transfer paper that can be found at most craft stores. I wanted a French image on the placemats and I found one already made to be transfered at The Graphics Fairy, a phenomenal blog with a treasure trove of free images that you can use for your own crafty projects!

As you can see, it doesn't have to take a lot of money or effort to set a beautiful table. All it takes is a little thought and the heart to do it.