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Collect interesting serving pieces
in varied sizes, colors and
heights.
Study
pictures in magazines to see
how to present food in an appealing
manor - you want your food displayed
on your table at different heights
and
not all flat How to do this...
When
you order/buy paper
products, make sure the paper is
sturdy,
appropriately sized and
coordinated with your table. We're
a big fan of
the thick, clear plastic
plates with a fancy rim. You can
pick them up in bulk
at party stores
and Smart and Final. You can also
get terrific
disposable bamboo plates
at
http://www.bambuhome.com
Try
to imagine the food as it will
look on your guest's plate. Make
sure you have a lot of texture and
varied color.
Catalogues also have great ideas
for display, and they include new
trends too!

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Your centerpiece is an
important part of your table-
think about
what works best
with your theme. Flowers are
always beautiful, but
try new
things too - fish bowls with
colorful rocks and fish
swimming
around inside (guests can take
them home after the dinner)!
Flower pots filled with sand and
hurricanes with candles placed
inside.
Ideas are endless...
Suggestions for places to find
great cooking serving pieces
and
platters and decor items
at a nice price:
Tuesday morning
Mervyns
Home Goods
Marshalls
TJ Maxx
Ross
Target
Michaels
Wal Mart
Pier One Imports Clearance Store
Crate and Barrel Outlet Store
Second Hand Stores
Look for "after-season" sales to
pick up items at 50-75% off-
sometimes
more!

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