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March 23, 2012

Napkin Etiquette 101

March 23, 2012/ kaitlyn

Napkin Etiquette Napkin etiquete 101. Did you know when folding a cloth napkin correctly you will be able to open the napkin like a book? Correct but not very exciting. Check out how 2 friends wrapped their silver. Know any napkin origami? Share it!

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Just like grandmother’s friend, Taffy, who wore a mink over her nightdress to pick up the paper every morning, we like to add a little fancy to our everyday routine. Here at the Hen’s blog we will share our musings and inspirations for gracious living everyday.

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Don't take my word for it.  A member of the Roost shared this thought, "I started using cloth napkins in the spring.  Agree!  It made our family dinners more civilized!  And, using cloth versus disposable is a greener way of setting the table." #getcivilized #gogreen
Don't take my word for it. A member of the Roost shared this thought, "I started using cloth napkins in the spring. Agree! It made our family dinners more civilized! And, using cloth versus disposable is a greener way of setting the table." #getcivilized #gogreen
Captain says, “let’s stay inside.” #sweetpuppy
Captain says, “let’s stay inside.” #sweetpuppy
I’m pushing THIS hard this new year: “The most important thing you can do with your kids”, says the Washington Post. “Eat dinner with them.”
#familydinner #raisingchildren #gathering #healthy #resolutions
I’m pushing THIS hard this new year: “The most important thing you can do with your kids”, says the Washington Post. “Eat dinner with them.” #familydinner #raisingchildren #gathering #healthy #resolutions
Merry and bright!
#henry #lotsofroomforsanta
Merry and bright! #henry #lotsofroomforsanta
In the theme of cleverly placed runners. Not just for the dining table!  #textile #color #holidaydecor
In the theme of cleverly placed runners. Not just for the dining table! #textile #color #holidaydecor
One table. Lots of looks. "So easy to change the whole look of the room!" Thanks, Grace V., for sharing. #inspiration #tabletop #changeitup #homestartsatthetable
One table. Lots of looks. "So easy to change the whole look of the room!" Thanks, Grace V., for sharing. #inspiration #tabletop #changeitup #homestartsatthetable
Can't get enough of these clever runner uses from @laralyncarter !  Tree skirt, extra texture down the table (see what she did?), and mantle! #greatdecor #kitchenfun #newtraditions
Can't get enough of these clever runner uses from @laralyncarter ! Tree skirt, extra texture down the table (see what she did?), and mantle! #greatdecor #kitchenfun #newtraditions
All you need for a scrumptious holiday and a shout out to our favorite mitt are in these pages @tasteofthesouthmagazine  #happyholidays #goodeats #cookies #kitchenfun
All you need for a scrumptious holiday and a shout out to our favorite mitt are in these pages @tasteofthesouthmagazine #happyholidays #goodeats #cookies #kitchenfun
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
A special "thank you" to @laralyncarter for this warm and inviting table.  Now, don't eat too much, Turkey!

#seewhatididthere ?  #laralyn #thanksgivingtable #gather #keepaneyeonauntbetty
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. A special "thank you" to @laralyncarter for this warm and inviting table. Now, don't eat too much, Turkey! #seewhatididthere ? #laralyn #thanksgivingtable #gather #keepaneyeonauntbetty
Give Hen House Don't take my word for it.  A member of the Roost shared this thought, "I started using cloth napkins in the spring.  Agree!  It made our family dinners more civilized!  And, using cloth versus disposable is a greener way of setting the table." #getcivilized #gogreen Captain says, “let’s stay inside.” #sweetpuppy I’m pushing THIS hard this new year: “The most important thing you can do with your kids”, says the Washington Post. “Eat dinner with them.”
#familydinner #raisingchildren #gathering #healthy #resolutions Merry and bright!
#henry #lotsofroomforsanta In the theme of cleverly placed runners. Not just for the dining table!  #textile #color #holidaydecor One table. Lots of looks. "So easy to change the whole look of the room!" Thanks, Grace V., for sharing. #inspiration #tabletop #changeitup #homestartsatthetable Can't get enough of these clever runner uses from @laralyncarter !  Tree skirt, extra texture down the table (see what she did?), and mantle! #greatdecor #kitchenfun #newtraditions All you need for a scrumptious holiday and a shout out to our favorite mitt are in these pages @tasteofthesouthmagazine  #happyholidays #goodeats #cookies #kitchenfun Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
A special "thank you" to @laralyncarter for this warm and inviting table.  Now, don't eat too much, Turkey!

#seewhatididthere ?  #laralyn #thanksgivingtable #gather #keepaneyeonauntbetty
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