November 09, 2022 2 min read 14 Comments
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to set an extra pretty table with a little more care and attention than usual. Because Thanksgiving is the time to spend lots of time with family and/or friends and nothing is as delightful than spending time at a beautifully set table together. The menu in most families is pretty much set with our favorites, and a more attractive setting makes all those "must haves" taste even better!
I love fancy napkin folds, I do. But after trying to create a few napkins for our Thanksgiving table that are supposed to look like turkeys, or swans, or any of those intricate folds that always take me at least five good tries before I get sort of the hang of it, I'm thinking super simple is good! Super simple but with an elegant French Country flair.
For our Warm Thanksgiving Table in Autumn Colors I folded our napkins over the flatware. It looks very casual, and is absolutely perfect with linen napkins because they have a substantial yet soft fabric.
This easy French Country napkin fold makes a big statement! It combines casual with elegant, you can add a spray of wheat and an edible dried orange slice like I did. You can also tie it with a ribbon or one of our designer tags. Or include a personal note or scripture inside the napkin for an extra special touch for your guests.
I hope you will be inspired to create your own napkin with a beautiful fold for your table! Experiment, and see what you create and love!
A BIENTOT
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November 12, 2022
Thank you Kari! It is an easy way to “upgrade” the table setting, isn’t it? I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!
November 12, 2022
Sarah, thank you so much for your visit. I hope you will have many opportunities to create beautiful table settings for the people you love. Xo
November 12, 2022
Lidy, I’ve pinned the images in this post. I love this simple, beautiful fold. I often use my collection of vintage bread boards as chargers. I love the look, especially for autumn and Thanksgiving settings. Thanks for sharing.
November 12, 2022
Lidy, I love this napkin fold because it is so simple and yet elegant. I want to use this for our Thanksgiving table AND I also like the rust color of your table. It speaks of the Fall colors of russets and browns.
November 10, 2022
Thank you so much Char! Thanks so much for your visit.
November 10, 2022
So simple! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
November 09, 2022
I love this fold – so elegant and casual at the same time! Thanks for the inspiration, as always, Lidy. I get so many great ideas from you!
November 09, 2022
Janice, thank you so much! It makes me so happy to know that something you bought from FrenchGardenHouse is something you cherish and love. And….it’s always thrilling to give an antique piece a new home to continue its story! xo
November 09, 2022
Lidy, thank you so very much for the antique family crest I purchased recently. It is everything and more I had hope for when I chose it. It has pride of place in my kitchen, where it brings me joy many times every day.
November 09, 2022
Good morning Shannon! Thank you, it’s an easy one. Tied with a velvet ribbon and a little star or sprig of greenery it looks beautiful at Christmas too. Xo
November 09, 2022
Good morning, Lidy! I’m so happy that you shared the tutorial on the French Country napkin fold. I’m definitely going to save this. Your table is beautiful! Enjoy your day, sweet friend!
November 09, 2022
Thanks so much Rita, it is such an easy one too! I’m using it a lot on our tablesettings. Xo
November 09, 2022
That was a beautiful fold for your MMB table, duly noted!
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The French Country napkin fold is a classic which of course I like! Thanks for the inspiration!