I recommend water glasses to start with as they are very versatile. Everything from water to highballs can be served in these. Next add to this, 10 oz. wine glasses. If you can get goblets they can be used for beverages and for dessert presentations.
Silverware should be 18/10 stainless, they will last a life time. If you pick a simple pattern it will blend with almost any dishes you might want to use.
Sep 25, 2010
Sep 23, 2010
Versatile Mugs
8 white mugs from the dollar store. Great for serving coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soup or dessert
Sep 19, 2010
Calendars and Events
Take out your calendar and mark all the events that will be coming up from now through New Year's. This will help you see what you need to purchase gift/groceries and not blow the budget. I will be posting some appetizers and simple menus with grocery lists to help.
Sep 17, 2010
Setting Up The Notebook

You are not limited to what you have on hand. Check out your local thrift shops for unusual serving dishes or dinner plates. China does not have to match just look good together. Stagger the patterns! Remember the food is the star of the table. If you can pick up two open stock white dinner plates for the next month, you have service for eight. This will give you more options. White dishes go with everything and all occasions, you can add add a pop of color with your table linens or tablescapes.
Sep 16, 2010
Things to help get you started
Let's get started with easy entertaining. You need a few tools to help keep you organized starting with a notebook (three ring) notebook paper, page protectors, tabs and a calendar. These items will enable you to know what events are coming up, what entertaining supplies (table cloths, dishes, etc.) you have on hand and what you need to purchase along with menu/party ideas.
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