First date, dinner with parents of your partner, important business lunches and other events may leave us afflicted with the posture at the table, only that it is precisely the expectation, uncertainty and concern about the image that we want to project that may put everything to lose.

Some criticize, but the rules of etiquette are still inserted (and very noticed) in our society. Nobody is going to eat with their own hands, right? Correct! If you still have doubts about posture, cutlery, plates and cups, check out some tips for not doing badly.

During and after dinner, should I offer to help?

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Guarantees the best picnic spot every time! No more glasses teetering on uneven ground or ants sampling your sandwiches. This fold-out fir table keeps everything level and lifted, 16 to 24″ off the ground, on adjustable aluminum legs. Sets up and collapses in minutes; travels easily in the included canvas carry bag with drawstring closure and shoulder strap. Size: 16″ to 24″ H x 30″ W x 30″ D

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Cups, plates and dishes of porcelain are even more beautiful when they are hand painted. You have two options: buy a whole set or customize yourself the ready parts. There are several courses that teach technique, but you can also learn alone. Buy special china paint, some brushes and go hands-on.

If a romantic dinner, put candles on the table and in all corners of the environment. You must also bet on the curtains. In the absence of one, place cheesecloth screens in your favorite color in the window.

Even for the devotees for dinner for two: if the meal is light, serve the food on the coffee table. To provide a special environment, line the floor with touchable fabrics like silk and spread around lots of pillows.

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Some components of the decoration contribute to the tone of the event. The use of color is an item that reflects the “essence” of an event; they are in flower, fruit, towels and dishes. To learn to choose, combine and dosing is necessary to know the meaning of each color and the impact that environment can cause. Check out:

Pink
Ideal for a romantic air to the occasion brings softness to the environment, great for weddings. The flowers are more unusual in that color: pink, amaryllis, dahlia, angelica and peony.

Orange
Has almost the same intensity of red, conveys optimism and joy. Two flowers in that color that are heavily used nowadays are sunflower and lily.

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For a Christmas family dinner or an informal lunch for friends, decorating the table is an invitation for everyone to sit, be comfortable and have fun. The success of any party lies in its organization and a creative and well decorated table is a halfway house for unforgettable moments of conviviality. Surprise your guests with the following tips:

Decide the look and feel
The first step is to decide what kind of party is going to – themed by color, to friends, family, work, formal or informal. From this it is necessary to meet the key elements for a well-laid and inviting table! From the tablecloth and napkins, passing by the crockery and cutlery, do not forget to add some special decorative touches – imaginative and small details that will make your table the center of attention!

Bet on surprises
The best part of setting and decorating tables is that in this area there are no limits! It’s the little details that your guests will take as true memories of your party, so do not be afraid to innovate!

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