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" Your regular routine might involve eating dinner in front of the TV or serving the family at the kitchen counter, but House of Earnest creator Erin Souder says keeping just a few staples on hand\u2014and adopting her tricks\u2014makes it easy to set a stylish table any night\u2014or host one heck of a party.           Talking about how to turn an everyday dinner into a special event today on the blog! #targetstyle #targetgoesglam A photo posted by Erin Souder (@earnesthomeco_) on Oct 29, 2013 at 2:07pm PDT     Here, Erin&amp;#039;s five tips for foolproof table design: 1. Layer, layer, layer. Placing dinner plates on chargers or salad plates on dinner plates adds dimension and interest to the table immediately. Top with beautifully bound napkins, and you&amp;#039;ll instantly have an affair.  2. Cheat. No one expects you to slave for hours to make a meal, especially when you&amp;#039;re throwing a shindig on the fly. Erin suggests removing all food and beverage from its original packaging. Pour wine into decanters, tuck bread in a linen-lined basket, and put condiments and sauces in small gravy boats or creamers. &amp;quot;Getting labels off the table creates instant elegance,&amp;quot; she says.  3. Go natural. Flowers, branches, pinecones, and acorns create texture. Keep arrangements small and simple. One or two single blooms in a narrow-neck vase with a few greens looks lovely. Other elements can be scattered down the center of the table.  4. Create edited continuity. Repeating one key color or pattern forms unity on a table without feeling theme-y, Souder explains. Use similar serving pieces\u2014all white, metal, or wood, for instance.  Need a bit more inspiration? Incorporate these fresh ideas for a festive Thanksgiving table.   Tell us: What are your simple table decorating tips?  -----  Plus:     See more of our pretty handy project ideas \u00BB   101 holiday decorating ideas \u00BB   35 new uses for old things \u00BB   21 perfect presents for her \u00BB   65 wow-worthy home makeovers \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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