- Dining Room Tables
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I had an interesting conversation with some guests the other evening and I thought I would share and ask for input from my readers. The conversation revolved around the dining room table, both figuratively and literally.
One of my guests told me that she and her family never use their dining room table, having a table in the kitchen where the family eats all their meals. Her dining room and its table are used only at holidays. Another guest then raised the subject of setting the table. The group was divided over whether setting the table for a dinner party was necessary, fun, or simply a chore that went unnoticed.
My condo isn't that big. I have one table and its in the dining area. I can seat 6 people maximum. And when I have company for dinner, I love going all out and setting the table. For me, its like art -- the table is a blank canvas where I can experiment with ideas to make the dinner fun and more enjoyable. I put out matching napkins, place mats, candles, all the glassware, and sometimes even name cards.
Do you use your dining room? Do you even have a dining room? And when you have company for dinner is it paper plates or your best china? And what are your thoughts about table settings? Feel free to share.