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Holiday

Go Wild (Turkey) For Thanksgiving-Themed Napkin Rings

Preparing your Thanksgiving feast is a demanding task in itself, so it's understandable if your holiday decor isn't your top priority.

Preparing your Thanksgiving feast is a demanding task in itself, so it's understandable if your holiday decor isn't your top priority. That said, you've still got to add a little flair to your table settings, so your home doesn't look like it does on any other Thursday. The easiest way to do that is to introduce some festive napkin rings. Whether you choose a motif that can be used all season long, like leaves and acorns, or one that's meant for just this annual occasion, like turkeys and Native American headdresses, there's plenty to choose from.
Check out a few of my favorites below!

Jewelry

Cool Idea: Jewelry For the Tabletop

Eddie Ross recently put together a gorgeous orange-, pink-, and turquoise-colored bohemian chic table setting for a benefit event.

Eddie Ross recently put together a gorgeous orange-, pink-, and turquoise-colored bohemian chic table setting for a benefit event. Every last detail was absolutely stunning, but one element struck me as particularly clever. He found some cheap brass and turquoise medallion earrings at Target and glued them onto basic napkin rings. The result is something one-of-a-kind that coordinates with the color palette, and much more glamorous than the standard silver napkin rings. Jewelry for your tabletop! The fabulous thing about this concept is that it can be modified to fit any design scheme and style. Pull out your glue guns and get to work, girls! This might just have to be one of my upcoming DIY projects!

Wedding

Etsy Find: Table Talk Napkin Rings

If you were tempted by the customized wedding ring bowl from artist Paloma's Nest, chances are that you'll also fall for these Table Talk Napkin Rings ($48 for four).

If you were tempted by the customized wedding ring bowl from artist Paloma's Nest, chances are that you'll also fall for these Table Talk Napkin Rings ($48 for four). Made from reclaimed wood, the rings are stamped with a message of your choice. Need a wedding present for a newlywed couple? These, stamped with their wedding date, would be a great choice. Want to commemorate a special occasion or gathering? These rings can do just that. Since each ring is only two inches in diameter, the text is limited to 30 characters and spaces. The text is printed in uppercase letters in black ink, and the wood is sanded to a smooth finish to accommodate your favorite linens.

Love It or Hate It

Mustache Napkin Ring: Love It or Hate It?

Modern hostesses, I'm curious to know what you think of this chalkboard mustache napkin ring ($24).

Modern hostesses, I'm curious to know what you think of this chalkboard mustache napkin ring ($24). It couldn't be more different from the vibrant pom-poms we showed you how to make last week, but I find it laughably cute, with a contemporary hipster vibe. How do you feel about them?

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DIY

DIY: Vibrant Pom-Pom Napkin Rings

After helping one of my friends with the flowers for her big day, I was asked by another friend to put together the festive napkin rings for her wedding.

After helping one of my friends with the flowers for her big day, I was asked by another friend to put together the festive napkin rings for her wedding. Rather than waste money on buying 60 rings, we made these flower-inspired pom-poms to adorn each napkin. These pom-poms can easily be customized to suit any color scheme. While mine were for a wedding, the fun napkin rings are great for any special occasion, be it a baby shower, engagement party, or dinner party! To learn how to make them and check out my step-by-step photos, read more

dining rooms

Etsy Find: Lucite Knot Napkin Rings

If you want to do the earth a favor and use cloth napkins, you should do style a favor and get yourself a set of chic napkin rings.

If you want to do the earth a favor and use cloth napkins, you should do style a favor and get yourself a set of chic napkin rings. This set of eight Eddie Ross Lucite Napkin Rings ($75) passes the test in my book. Naturally, I adore everything Lucite, but I love that they go with any color palette. They're also transitional enough for any occasion, be it a formal dinner party or Sunday breakfast. Kind of like the LBD of the tabletop! What do you think?

Love It or Hate It

Napkin Rings With Bud Vases: Love It or Hate It?

I'm normally a huge fan of alternative napkin rings.

I'm normally a huge fan of alternative napkin rings. However, I don't know how I feel about these napkin rings that have a bud vase attached. I'm sure they look lovely resting on a plate and would be wonderfully pretty at a wedding, but once you remove the napkin and start to eat, what are you supposed to do with the napkin ring and flower? Place it on the table? How stable are they? I can see a dinner table dirtied with water stains and crushed flowers. What do you think? Are they fabulous or not functional?

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Chalkboard Napkin Ring: Love It or Hate It?

These chalkboard napkin rings ($65) serve as a napkin ring and placecard holder at the same time.

These chalkboard napkin rings ($65) serve as a napkin ring and placecard holder at the same time. They've been meticulously created in workshops for the physically challenged, and come with a slate pencil and sponge eraser. I think they're quite nifty and you could have a lot of fun with them. However they are a bit steep in price, and I worry that the chalkboard surface would get that cloudy finish after several uses. What do you think? Do you want a set?

DIY

Easy and Affordable Leather Napkin Rings

The other night, while dining at Bar Bambino, I was inspired by the restaurant's simple and rustic napkin rings.

The other night, while dining at Bar Bambino, I was inspired by the restaurant's simple and rustic napkin rings. The napkin was elegantly rolled into a tight scroll and closed with an angled piece of worn leather. A hole was drilled into the leather, and the thinner part was pulled through to create a decorative artistic finish.

This would be wonderful at a country cabin dinner or Western-themed party. Instead of going to the craft store to purchase leather, look in your closet for an old belt! This technique can easily be applied to other types of durable material like suede or even denim. What do you think of this idea? Couldn't it be creatively tailored to suit your own entertaining needs?

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Off to Market Recap: Oscar Napkin Rings

The Oscars were yesterday, and over the weekend I helped set the table at my aunt's annual watching party.

The Oscars were yesterday, and over the weekend I helped set the table at my aunt's annual watching party. I had everything planned except the napkin rings, so I asked you to help me find them. You looked for Oscar-worthy napkin rings in gold or red with embellished details. You bookmarked your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Oscar Napkin Rings.

The napkin rings I absolutely loved were these cuff-like ones saved by wren. Her description: not ornate but fabulous is right on! For all of the elegant napkin rings, browse the collection below.

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