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Packing Checklist for a Camping Trip

Posted in camping, Home and Garden, Picnic, Table Linens, tagged , , on July 22, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Every year at this time of year I look forward to an annual camping trip. It’s a wonderful feeling to take a break from your hectic busy life and enjoy the serenity of the forest and nature. You want to pack lightly yet you don’t want to be stuck camping without any of the essentials. Here are some quick ideas for a great camping experience:

food and tablecloth for camping

You need to be organized if you want to have a good trip. Make a camping check list before your trip so you don’t make a mistake of bringing food for the barbecue without the grill or bringing a tent without the stakes.

Figure out if this will be a backpacking trip or one that you’ll take a car or RV. Many more items can go into an automobile that in a backpack.

Think ahead. You need to know where you are going so you can plan accordingly. Bring insect repellent for areas with ticks or other insects. Bring rain gear for rainy or wet areas and warm clothing if the weather will get cooler.

tablecloth for a camping trip

Here is a basic camping supplies list:

Flashlight/Batteries

First Aid

GPS/Compass

Credit Cards/Cash/Permits for fishing-camping if needed

Sleeping Gear-Tents, sleeping bags, blankets

Clothing

Water, Food

Misc Toiletries

camping tablecloth

A great idea would be to bring a vinyl tablecloth along for your camping trip. It’s lightweight and easy to carry around yet strong enough to fold up and reuse as you move along. Its wipe clean cloth will give you a sanitary place to prepare and eat your food. I love the tavern checks design and they come in many colors options. There are also other fabulous vinyl tablecloth prints for you to choose from.

Planning ahead and bringing along the necessities that is needed will make for a great trip. Be careful of any bears, snakes and know what to do if you encounter one. Have fun, stay safe and when you return, let us know how enjoyable your experience was.

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Dress your Table for Summer

Posted in Home and Garden, Picnic, Table Linens, tagged , , , on July 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »

It sometimes feels like summer will never get here but when it does, you need to take full advantage. Now is the time to lighten the feel of your home décor. Dress your home in a cool and chic way by using our market stripe and parchment stripe table runners.

Table runners are a really great way to dress your kitchen or dining room table. The main advantage of a runner over a tablecloth at this time of year is that you aren’t covering the whole surface which looks lean and clean. It leaves the surface uncluttered. Table runners on a bare table provide some extra color while coordinating placemats protect the table at each place setting. You can also use smaller table runners on coffee tables and dressers, and placemats on small side tables.

Sampler Placemat

A nice idea for when it’s hot outside is to choose a market stripe or parchment stripe table runners to create a cool fresh feeling in your home. Using bold and bright colors when the temperature is rising may be fine, but natural and earthen colors are much better when you’re looking to relax and chill out.

The parchment stripe table runners have an alternating band of color in light and dark “truffle” shades which lends them visibility and contrast. Market Stripe Table Runners borrow the look of antique grain-market sacks in tasteful neutral shades, adding soft, pleasing color to your home. Similarly the Sampler table runners and matching placemats  offer you a natural and sumptuous palette of muted-stripes.

Parchment Stripe Placemat

Don’t forget that these table runners and place mats can form the basis of a fabulous summer look. Capitalize on the earthen tones by adding terracotta pots filled with fresh  potpourri or plants. Alternatively display fruit and flowers in basket wear. The colors of the reddish terracotta and darker brown basket weave will complement the tones of the table runners beautifully, and the items that you choose to decorate with will lend color to your display. Remember however, to keep the overall look quite simple and fresh.

In fact, why not spoil your picnic table with a whole farmer’s market look? Choose from either the Parchment Stripe, Market Stripe or Sampler table runners and matching place-mats as the basis of this look. Again, decorate with pots, baskets, wooden bread boards, plates and bowls, and display fine and wholesome seasonal produce in as much abundance as you can afford. Hard-boil some free range eggs, leave them in their shells and add to a bowl. Fill a basket with salad and tomatoes.

Freshly bake some bread (or buy fresh) and display on your breadboard with real butter and an assortment of good cheeses. Create a meat platter of thinly sliced meats, and set it next to some bowls of pickles and relishes. Finish the whole look off with wild summer flowers arranged in empty aluminium cans.

Market Stripe Table Runner

Once the season is over you can employ table runners and place mats by placing them over a coordinating tablecloth. This can add an extra layer to your look and means that you aren’t restricted by the season. For now though, enjoy the weather and enjoy the cool and muted fresh summer look.

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Decorating Your July 4th Table with Decor and Desserts

Posted in Decor, Fourth of July, Home and Garden, Napkins, Picnic, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , , on July 3, 2013| 3 Comments »

July 4th is a day to celebrate our freedom with family and friends. Here are some great July Fourth ideas for you to enjoy.

Decorate your table with the classic red white and blue. Spread out a red or white tablecloth and then add accents to your taste. Add something blue such as a blue napkin, place mats or a table runner.  Place red white and blue ribbons to the flower vase, or tie a ribbon around your cloth napkins as a napkin ring.

ribbon decorations

 

After you have finished your dinner its time to bring out the desserts. These July Fourth Flag cake pops looks irresistible. You can also create this flag by scooping out sorbet or ice cream scoops for a refreshing dessert. Here is the link for the recipe:

http://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-holidays-parties/all-holidays/4th-of-july/cake-ball-flag-cake

 

July Fourth cake pops

 

Cupcakes have been quite the rage for the last few years, and now Push-Up Cakes are taking the cupcake world by storm. These are a huge hit with any crowd and are deceptively easy to make. Here is the link for recipe:

http://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-holidays-parties/all-holidays/4th-of-july/fireworks-push-up-cakes

 

July Fourth push up cakes

You can always add something healthy to your cupcake dessert by adding some fresh fruit  that are plentiful this time of year. A fresh fruit platter with strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blueberries make a healthy presentation and refreshing after a big meal.

July 4th cupcakes

 

 

 

 

Last but now least have a game or an activity prepared for the children (or adults!) to do. It can be something simple as bringing some crayons along for them to create a picture or this cool twist on the classic hopscotch game. It makes a get together much more memorable and a great ice breaker when an activity is done together as a family.  Wishing you all a happy July 4th and a great weekend.

hopscotch

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Protecting your Tablecloth and Table

Posted in Decor, Home and Garden, Picnic, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , , on June 14, 2013| 1 Comment »

Tables come in all different styles. If you have a wooden table, a tiled table or an aluminum table with an intricate design you don’t necessarily want to hide its beauty under a tablecloth all the time.  Our clear plastic tablecloth is a heavy 6.0 gauge and will protect your tables from getting ruined by stains and scratches. The table protectors are excellent for outdoor patio tables since it is waterproof and easy to maintain.

patio table

Many like to add to the décor by putting on an elegant tablecloth on their table. If there are children at the table or a large party were spills tend to happen you may want to think twice before spreading out fine table linens. People want to preserve their cloth and lace tablecloths from getting ruined and from having to wash it frequently. Our clear vinyl tablecloth is the perfect solution to protect your tablecloth and save you time and money along the way. Simply wipe down and continue to enjoy your company.

outdoor table

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Fathers Day Ideas

Posted in Home and Garden, Napkins, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , on June 6, 2013| 1 Comment »

Father’s Day is approaching and here are some great ways to honor him on that special day:

They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That being said, plan a nice dinner in honor of Fathers Day. Add something nice to your table linens such as a gingham cloth tablecloth and matching cloth napkins, or a bandana style tablecloth, napkins or placemats.

cloth napkins

Add some new handkerchiefs to his collection-choose from gingham, bandana, golf, new camo and many other styles that he will love.

Black Gingham Handkerchief

Give him a nice meaningful card he’ll treasure.

 

Best of all read him some Father’s Day quotes and reaffirm how special he is to you and your family:

Fathers Day Quotes:

I’m a father; that’s what matters most. Nothing matters more.-Gordon Brown

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.-Jim Valvano

Dad taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he didn’t teach me everything he knows.-Al Unser

I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father’s life.-Sidney Poitier

Being a father helps me be more responsible… you see more things than you’ve ever seen.-Kid Rock

I would want my legacy to be that I was a great son, father and friend.-Dante Hall

It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.-Anne Sexton

Our fathers had their dreams; we have ours; the generation that follows will have its own. Without dreams and phantoms man cannot exist.-Olive Schreiner

One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.-George Herbert

To be as good as our fathers we must be better, imitation is not discipleship.-Wendell Phillips

-Let us know if you have other good ideas and how you will celebrate Fathers Day!

 

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Summer Tablecloth Ideas

Posted in Decor, Home and Garden, Napkins, Picnic, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , , , on June 2, 2013| 1 Comment »

Summer is here and that means something different to everyone. For some, it means spending their free time soaking up the sun at the beach or at the pool. Others would rather stay indoors and enjoy an air conditioned room. Many, due to the economy are not traveling far and instead bringing summer fun to their home and backyards. Whether you enjoy a peaceful quiet dinner or love to throw a summer party, here are some of our favorite summer tablecloth picks for an indoor or outdoor table.

summer at the beach

Lava-the two tone design come in seven fabulous colors. Available in rectangle, square, and round tablecloths as well as cloth napkins and placemats. I especially love the “Wet” color since it reminds me of the ocean waves. Another great color is “Cherry” since it is a great fruit which comes to mind during this season. “Kiwi” reminds me of the vast blades of grass that surround us during this time of year.

lava tablecloths

Wedgewood Blue-is a flannel backed vinyl tablecloth with a Moiré design. Its beautiful blue color is great tablecloth for a poolside party or for a home near a beachfront.

Printed Vinyl -are great for your pool parties or outdoor patios since they are durable and easy to clean. Enjoy Manchester Rose with pretty pink roses and buds, Elegant Fern, Savoy Garden and Wild Berries which reminds me of a summer’s day picking berries in the field.  Available in placemats, fitted tablecloths, and oblong, round and oval tablecloths.

vinyl tablecloth

Cloth Napkins-even something as small as a napkin can bring a table to life. Choose a bold and bright color or a pale pastel and match it to some freshly picked flowers or any other serving dish or accessory.

Galaxy Vinyl Tablecloth-is a favorite since there are so many color options to choose from. With a strong 6.0 gauge it is a great option for the outdoors.

Galaxy vinyl tablecloths

 

Picnic Tablecloths and Napkins-What says summer more than picnics and barbecues? Choose from burgundy and white, blue and white, green and white, yellow and white and the classical red and white in vinyl or cloth.

checked cloth napkins

checkered tablecloths

Let us know what your favorite way to spend your summer day is and what your favorite summer colors are!

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Fun Wedding Facts

Posted in Decor, Home and Garden, Napkins, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , on May 24, 2013| 3 Comments »

There are so many things to do while planning a wedding. There’s deciding on the style of the wedding dress, the flowers, the wedding décor, and the table linens for the wedding. Depending where you are from, there are many different customs carried out during the wedding ceremony. Here are the most common ones and some interesting reasons behind what we do in honor of this special day:

Wedding Stamp

June Weddings:

In the United States, June is the most popular month for weddings, followed by August. Some say the reason for this is that the Roman goddess Juno rules over marriage, the hearth and childbirth, hence the popularity of June weddings.

The Wedding Dress:

Queen Victoria made white the bridal color of choice when she wore it to wed Prince Albert in 1840.However, because white is the color of mourning in Eastern cultures, white wedding dresses are uncommon.

The Flowers:

Early Roman brides carried a bunch of herbs, such as garlic and rosemary, under their veils to symbolize fidelity and fertility and to ward off evil. These herbs served as a precursor to the modern bridal bouquet.

Flower girls traditionally threw flower petals in the bride’s path to lead her to a sweet, plentiful future.

Guests in ancient times would tear off part of the bride’s gown as tokens of good luck, leading to the tradition of the bride throwing both her garter and her bouquet

Wedding rings are often placed on the third finger of the left hand because ancient Egyptians believed the vein in that hand (which the Romans called the “vein of love”) ran directly to the heart.

Throwing rice at weddings symbolizes fertility, prosperity, and bounty. In some countries, the bride might even carry or wear sheaves of grain. However, many modern churches and wedding locations discourage rice throwing because rice can be fatal for birds that eat it.

Wedding bells are an important symbol of a wedding. Traditionally, it was believed that demons were scared off by loud sounds, so following a wedding ceremony, anything that could make noise was used to create a diversion

Other Fun Facts:

wedding cake

The cake:

Queen Victoria’s wedding cake was three yards wide and weighed 300 pounds.

Queen Elizabeth II had 12 wedding cakes. The one she cut at her wedding was nine feet tall and weighed 500 pounds.

In the United States, there is no law or religious dictate that says the bride must take the groom’s last name. However, approximately 70% of Americans agree that a bride should change her last name.

Nearly $72 billion is spent on weddings every year in the United States.

wedding cookies

Here is a list of some actual crazy marriage laws in some States in the US:

MISSISSIPPI: A marriage license will not be issued if the applicants appear to be drunk, insane or imbeciles

If you’re planning to get a marriage license in Mississippi, don’t start celebrating too early. If the circuit court clerk issuing the license believes you and/or your significant other is drunk, insane or an “imbecile,” he or she will not grant you a license.

NEW ORLEANS: Mystics, fortune tellers and palm readers may not perform marriage ceremonies

Tough luck for anyone hoping to have their favorite fortune teller officiate their wedding. In New Orleans, this is illegal.

MONTANA: The bride and groom do not have to be present during the wedding

Intended for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, “double proxy” marriages allow a couple to be married using “proxies.” That is, the bride and groom can each authorize someone to stand in for them during the ceremony. A judge leads the two “proxies” in the marriage vows, and after the proxies sign the requisite paperwork, the “original” bride and groom are legally married. While other states allow “single proxy” marriages, Montana is the only to allow both the bride and the groom to be absent during the ceremony.

DELAWARE: Annulment permitted if one or both parties entered into the marriage as a jest or dare

Next time you play “truth or dare,” be careful not to dare anyone to get married. If you live in Delaware, that’s grounds for an annulment. Makes you wonder how many couples dared each other to get married before this law was added to the books.

 

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Styles for your Wedding Tablecloths

Posted in Decor, Home and Garden, Napkins, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , , on May 21, 2013| 2 Comments »

Wedding season is in full swing and we would like to share with you some of our of pretty wedding table linens from our collection for your upcoming event. We carry many tablecloth sizes and have an array of colors to choose from to match your color theme. Custom sizes are available. Please contact us for more information.

Eternity Stripe- 100% polyester sheer with a shantung solid stripe in 15 colors. Full body iridescent striped sheer is great for overlays and floor length. 54″wide in square, round, oblong and napkins.

Eternity Stripe Wedding Decor

Capri Sheer-100% polyester embroidered organza, in seven bright colors 90″ wide seamless overlay in square, round, napkins, oblong and runners.

Capri Sheer Double Mint

Majestic– 100% Polyester Fabric two tone damask in seven colors is 54″ wide in square, round, oblong, napkins and runners.

Majestic Wedding Tablecloths

Elegant Solid Colors- 100% polyester in 31 elegant colors. Choose from Round, Square, Oblong table linens and matching napkins.

pink wedding tablecloths

 

 

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What Size Fitted Tablecloth Should I Use

Posted in Decor, Home and Garden, mothers day, Picnic, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , , on May 9, 2013| 3 Comments »

Recently we had many customers inquiring about our fitted vinyl tablecloths. They wanted to know what size tablecloth will fit their table size. Generally speaking, if a round table measures 60 inches in diameter then a 60 inch round tablecloth (fitted) is needed. If the table thickness is thicker than a typical standard table than a few extra inches is needed. Here at your tablecloth.com we can custom make any size that is needed. If you don’t see the tablecloth size you are looking for, please contact us and we’ll be happy to customize that size for you.galaxy fitted vinyl tablecloth

 

The fitted tablecloths are flannel backed which protect your table from scratches. They also have an elasticized band which holds it firmly in place. The tablecloths we carry are 3mil and 6mil thick. The most popular fitted tablecloth we carry is the Galaxy which is a 6 mil gauge and comes in an abundance of solid colors to choose from. Another very popular item is the Tavern Checks and Elegant Fern which is 3 mil thick and is great for restaurants and picnic tables. Depending if the tablecloths are being used for indoors, or for picnic table covers, patio table covers, restaurant or commercial venue, this will help you determine what size thickness is the right one for you.

A great gift for Mothers Day or for any other occasion is a gift certificate. It’s a wonderful way to show all the mothers you love how much you care about them and they’ll love you for letting them order something they like according to their taste.

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The Advantages of Using a Vinyl Tablecloth

Posted in Decor, Home and Garden, Picnic, Table Linens, Wedding and Parties, tagged , , on April 30, 2013| 1 Comment »

Many people prefer using vinyl tablecloths over cloth and here are some of the reasons why:

Compared to the more elegant lace and cloth tablecloths, vinyl tablecloths are reasonably priced. It is affordable for anyone on a budget, perfect for a family that uses a tablecloth for their everyday dinner table or a restaurant entity serving customers on a daily basis.  They are strong and durable. It can be used over and over again.

Outdoor Vinyl Tablecloth

Vinyl tablecloths are great for outdoors. When the weather starts getting nicer we tend to want to spend some quality time outdoors. The weather though can be unpredictable. When using a vinyl tablecloth, there is no worrying about the rain ruining your tablecloth. It is also more resistant to sunlight which keeps the color lasting longer. Our fitted tablecloths have an elasticized band that keeps the tablecloth firmly in place so if children tug at it, food and drink will have less of a chance to spill over and if it’s windy, the wind will not blow it away. People tend to move around more often at an outdoor barbeque or party so a strong and durable tablecloth is a great choice. One can leave their tablecloth outdoors and not have to bring one out just for serving. Since there are also many colors and styles to choose from it adds elegance to the outdoor décor to have something pretty out on the patio or picnic tables at all times.

Restaurant Vinyl Tablecloth

Lace and cloth tablecloths need washing and special care is needed for the more delicate and intricate table linens. Vinyl tablecloths however are so easy to clean. It is great for a serving table at an event where there are lots or food and drink or practical at a lunchroom or cafeteria where there is constant serving and cleaning up. A family with little children who might spill their food and drink would love using these tablecloths. It keeps the anxiety level down as you just have to wipe the spill up with a rag and it will make dinnertime a happier family event.

Tavern Checks Green Vinyl Tablecloth

Vinyl tablecloths come in a variety of colors and sizes, in solid colors and printed styles. When buying one for general everyday use or for a special event, there is something for everyone to choose.  Custom sizes are available for a hard to fit table.

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