I am hooked on 'em lately. We have always been rip-off-a-paper-towel-and-fold-it people. Even if we are having company over (tacky tacky tacky). Chris loves to cook (no surprise there) and he LOVES to cook for lots of people, so we have friends over for dinner at least once a week. Suddenly, I am completely embarrassed about tucking a paper towel by a plate. Even though we do use the luxe Viva ones (if you don't, just try them....you'll be hooked). So, earlier this week, I picked up a cheap-o pack of paper napkins and a sleek, clear holder at Ikea (another shocker) for a grand total of less than $5. Why have I been avoiding buying printed napkins for so long?! I have no answer for that. I am honestly converted now. It's nice to have a pretty napkin with dinner, even when it is just Chris and I. Next, I am looking to invest in some nice, colorful cloth ones. I use the term "invest" very loosely, because I am convinced that a napkin may be the cheapest thing that makes the biggest impact on a tablescape. So, I rounded up some of my cloth and paper favs, with links (click on the name of the store)--just in case you got the fever, too
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| West Elm |
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| Pottery Barn |
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| Crate & Barrel |
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| Ikea |
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| Anthropologie ....how could you not...how could you NOT? |
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| Target (These really might be the ones. You get 2 of each pattern seen here. Loving.) |
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Yaaaaa we have packs of cheapo napkins but we are very anti paper towels. Well, at least I am. I think they are SUCH a waste. Ryan LOOOOVES paper towels. If he goes shopping, then HE can get them. I'm a rag and hand towel kind of girl. Wash and reuse.
There is just something SO FUN about colored napkins. I LOVE those prints. So cute. And seriously, if you post one more time about what you got at IKEA I am going to start crying....or start driving to the nearest IKEA. love ya
Yaaaaa we have packs of cheapo napkins but we are very anti paper towels. Well, at least I am. I think they are SUCH a waste. Ryan LOOOOVES paper towels. If he goes shopping, then HE can get them. I'm a rag and hand towel kind of girl. Wash and reuse.
There is just something SO FUN about colored napkins. I LOVE those prints. So cute. And seriously, if you post one more time about what you got at IKEA I am going to start crying....or start driving to the nearest IKEA. love ya
Hahah "drooling? bet you wish you had a napkin" Yes, I'm a paper towel tucker too....We have company about twice a month, usually the missionaries and a friend from the ward another time. And we fold paper towels every night, and do the same for company. But yes, it's not great. Lisette sent me 2 Ralph Lauren red napkins with silver rings for Christmas! We used them for Valentines, and then stored them away. Perhaps I should get bright colored ones for all year round! PS. Sometimes white cloth napkins just don't make sense to me...