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How To: Seat dinner guests
The intricate machinations behind a successful dinner party. This is the guide to seating a dinner party of guests. This etiquette video will make you the ultimate host or hostess. Follow Chow's lead to fine party throwing.
How To: Make a wedding centerpiece with pink silk flowers
Watch this video tutorial to see how to make a wedding centerpiece with pink silk flowers and candles. This DIY (do-it-yourself) silk flower wedding centerpiece is lovely and includes three tea lights that add that special romantic mood. Every bride should look into centerpieces like this, since they're cheap and efficient, not to mention suitable for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and anniversaries as well.
How To: Fold a rose napkin
David Neilson of Monteiths Bar shows a simple way to fold a rose napkin in this how-to video. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions given out in a delightful Scottish accent to replicate this fancy napkin fold. Add a little bit of class or ornamentation to a table setting. Watch this video table preparation tutorial and learn how to fold a napkin into a rose shape. Fold a rose napkin.
How To: Fold a fan napkin
David Neilson of Monteiths Bar shows a simple way to fold a fan napkin in this how-to video. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions given out in a delightful Scottish accent to replicate this fancy napkin fold. Add a little bit of class or ornamentation to a table setting. Watch this video table preparation tutorial and learn how to fold a napkin fan-style. Fold a fan napkin.
How To: Set the table for Christmas dinner
Learn how to set the table for Christmas dinner in this free series of holiday etiquette videos from our catering expert.
How To: Decorate a table with simple centerpieces
Decorating tables is always a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. In this how to video Chef Paul teaches how to make centerpieces from simple ingredients. Use bell peppers, herbs, and radishes to create beautiful centerpieces that will liven up any table.
How To: Fold a chopstick rest "Bay Bridge" style
Don't know how to get rid of the wrapper that comes with disposable chopsticks? Don't throw it away. Watch this how to video and learn how to fold it into a perfect chopstick rest, "Bay Bridge" style. It is a great technique for turning a chopstick wrapper into a chopstick rest.
How To: Fold a napkin into an atrium lily
Learn how to a fold napkin into an atrium lily with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful atrium lily.
How To: Fold a napkin into a rosebud
Learn how to fold a napkin into a rosebud with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful rosebud.
How To: Fold a napkin into a fan
Learn how to fold napkin into a fan with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful fan.
How To: Fold a napkin into a rose
Learn how to fold napkin into a rose with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful rose.
How To: Fold a napkin into a bird of paradise
Learn how to fold napkin into a bird of paradise with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful bird of paradise.
How To: Fold a napkin into a pyramid to decorate your table
Learn how to fold napkin into a pyramid with this tutorial. This is a perfect way to decorate your table when hosting a fancy dinner party. Impress your guests with your napkin folding skills with this easy and beautiful pyramid.
How To: Make an ice bowl for a table decorations
Wouldn't it be nice if you could have a bowl that was able to keep your food cold during the party. This Table Preparation how-to video shows you how to make an ice bowl for as a table decoration. Watch and learn how easy it is to do freeze ice and use it to decorate any party table.
How To: Make a baseball diamond centerpiece for a party
This how-to video shows you how to make an infield base to anchor your baseball centerpiece for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, theme wedding party, sports theme event, corporate event, etc. Indoor/outdoor grass carpeting covers the infield, baseball bases and baseball (or team color) ribbon add accents. Ideas of what your final centerpiece can look like as well as other enhancements, are also shown. Watch this how-to video to learn how to make your own baseball diamond centerpiece.
How To: Make a DIY wedding and engagement centerpiece
This how-To video shows you how to make an attractive and romantic centerpiece for your wedding, engagement party, or shower. A lovely mirrored acrylic heart with the couple’s first names, also in mirrored acrylic, is the center point. Turn off the lights and light up the tea candles for that romantic moment! Coordinating ribbon, metallic paper poof flowers, and onion grass lend accents. This is also suitable for Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day, anniversaries, and other romantic events.
How To: Curl a ribbon
Judy of A-BnC Parties and More, Inc. demonstrates two methods to show you how to curl ribbons. For the first she uses a pair of scissors, on the second, her fingernails. This is helpful in making decorations, finishing off balloons tails, putting final touches on wrapped presents, etc.
How To: Paint white taper candles
Judy of A-BnC Parties and More, Inc. demonstrates how to jazz up your white taper candles. All you need are candles, a latex glove, and some hobby paint to turn those drab candles into something spectacular.
How To: Arrange a buffet supper
This nifty tutorial will tell you how to create a buffet supper, a classic American tradition. This video will teach you what foods to offer, how to arrange them, and more. Arrange a buffet supper.
How To: Arrange a buffet dinner
The American tradition of the buffet supper is shown in its simple preparation. A "must" for the homemaker or hostess. That any intelligent person would care enough about this subject and think it is so important as to make a film about it is astounding. Martha Stewart must have grown up on this.
How To: Make a candle centerpiece & use a pick machine
Sandy shows you how to make a candle centerpiece and use a pick machine.
How To: Set a dinner table
Figuring out which fork to use for which course can be confusing enough, but having to actually set those forks—and everything else on the table? A recipe for disaster... or a chance to strut your etiquette stuff.
How To: Set up a buffet table
There’s an art to the buffet. Here are some tips to keep guests happy and plates full. Set up a buffet table.
How To: Make a chocolate fountain
They are going to show you how to purchase the chocolate fountain and how to put it together. and prepare the chocolate.
How To: Do a formal table setting
In this video series, our expert in home decor will demonstrate how to set a formal table setting. You will learn how to place the dinner and salad plates, where the dinner fork, knife and dessert spoon will go, and even where to place the wine and water glasses.
How To: Fold a napkin like a cone (Pliage en cone)
In the following video we will show you how to fold your napkins into cones. Great idea for those children's birthday parties. Fold a napkin like a cone (Pliage en cone).
How To: Fold a napkin like a fan (Pliage en eventail)
In this video you will learn how to fold your napkins into fans. Great idea for those Asian themed dinner parties. Fold a napkin like a fan (Pliage en eventail).
How To: Fold a napkin like a bud (Pliage bourgeon)
The following gourmandia napkin folding secret will show you how to fold your napkins like the bud of a flower. Fold a napkin like a bud (Pliage bourgeon).
How To: Fold a napkin like a rabbit (Pliage en lapin)
At your next Easter party fold your napkins to look like rabbits. This video will show you in simple steps just how to do that. Fold a napkin like a rabbit (Pliage en lapin).
How To: Fold a napkin into a triangle (Pliage triangle)
Use the following video to fold a napkin into a triangle at your next private party. Fold a napkin into a triangle (Pliage triangle).
How To: Fold a napkin into a horn (Pliage en cornet)
This video shows you how to fold napkins into a horn. It makes a fun table setting. Fold a napkin into a horn (Pliage en cornet).
How To: Fold a napkin into a cob (Pliage en epi)
Napkin folding is a fun art to learn. This art can be used for parties at restaurants or anytime you prepare a nice table setting. This video shows you how to fold a cob. Fold a napkin into a cob (Pliage en epi).
How To: Fold a napkin into a heart
A picture is worth a thousand words. Watch this video to learn how to fold a napkin into a heart. Fold a napkin into a heart.
How To: Make a flower and candle centerpiece
Dress up your table with a beautiful flower and candle centerpiece. Learn how to create a floral arrangement from scratch. You will need:candles,floral foam,waterproof floral tape,flowers of your choice and greens.
How To: Set up a formal dinner place setting
Ever wonder which side of the plate to put a fork? This video will show you piece-by-piece how to create a formal place setting for two different meal sizes. This is useful if you are hosting a fancy dinner, or are just having friends over for a nice meal. Some people even enjoy having a formal setting on their dining room table all the time.
How To: Fold a napkin into a pyramid
If you ever have to prepare for a dinner party, then you should watch this video. Folding a napkin into the shape of a pyramid is a simple task, even though it looks tough.
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