A Thanksgiving Tablescape For First-Timers

Consult a handy place-setting infographic before setting the table. But here are a few often-forgotten rules: Place the napkin on the left, fold facing toward the plate. On top of the napkin, place the salad fork and dinner forks. Position the glasses above the plate, at the 1 o'clock position. On the righthand side of the plate, place the knife and the spoon. Be sure all the silverware line up evenly.

To add more depth to the table, stack the dinner and dessert plates on top of one another. Have the guests pass the plates to one end of the table where they can be stacked for dessert.

Decor details:
Heath Ceramics Dinner Plates in opaque white
Heath Ceramics Salad Plates in aqua chocolate brown
Crate & Barrel Lucca Flatware
CB2 Marta Barware
CB2 True Stemless Wine Glass