They can even be personalized with embroidered handwriting, making it an heirloom for family gatherings in the years to come. On Christmas Eve, fold a tiny Tannenbaum of your own with a green linen napkin and a paper-punched star that spells out your guest's name. At Thanksgiving, replicate the symbol of the feast: a turkey you will accordion-fold and fan out one napkin into a stately-looking row of tail feathers. For Easter brunch, prop up a floppy-eared bunny among the decorated eggs and spring flowers. As another, fold your napkin into an envelope that contains anything you see fitting: a place card, the menu, or a parting favor to be cherished after the event is over.
One of our easiest ideas folds a napkin into a handsome bow tie. Napkins can be customized to suit any celebration, any time of the year. Your guests will appreciate the softer napkin feel. Polyester napkins are the go-to, but consider a premium napkin material. When your guests sit down to the table, they serve both a practical purpose-by tucking in utensils, displaying menu cards-and purely for decorative flair by completing the theme in the place setting. Napkins come in many sizes: 15 inch cocktail napkins, 17 inch luncheon, or 20 inch dinner napkins, which are the best size napkins for napkin folding. While the debate is out on whether the formal dinner table is a conventionality of the past, any hostess knows the inherent value of napkins. A beautifully folded napkin sets the scene for a meal to remember.