Four Simple Ways To Beautify Your Table

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Personalize each napkin using a letter stencil and fabric paint (sold at craft stores). To prevent bleed-through stains, wash the napkins first and place a sheet of wax paper under the top layer before you paint. (Real Simple)

Cut a two-inch-wide strip from a four-by-six-inch photograph or color photocopy. Roll up the napkin, wrap the photo strip around it, and seal the strip shut with double-sided tape. (Real Simple)

Fold the napkin into a long, skinny rectangle, then tie it into a loose knot. Write a guest's name on a piece of paper and slip it into the knot, or jot down a sweet note to greet each person at his seat. (Real Simple)