Eddie Ross On How To Set the Table

Can you identify the name of the table setting style above? No, we couldn't either -- until we read this great post from former Martha Stewart Living editor Eddie Ross. We hadn't ever really wondered about the difference between British and French formal table settings, but we found this post fascinating.

For the record, the setting above is the French formal setting. We rather like how it looks with the silverware turned down.

It's a fascinating, well-illustrated post and a good resource for your dinner parties next week. Even if you're just using IKEA flatware and dishes, you can still say, "Hey folks! This table is set in the British formal style." So there.

• Read the post: Table Manners at Eddie Ross' blog

(Image: Eddie Ross)

Comments (6)

I love the glassware. Anyone know where to get it?

posted by cweingarten on December 19th 2008 at 11:43am
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Hi Cweingarten
The glasses are all antique and collected over time. Try ebay they have beautiful antique stemware.
Happy Holidays
Eddie
www.eddieross.com

posted by Eddie Ross on December 19th 2008 at 12:35pm
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There's a shop in Chicago called P.O.S.H that collects and sells hotel china and vintage glassware and the like. They have an online store (which does not show everything they have in the shop). You might have luck there.

posted by lizaboo on December 19th 2008 at 12:49pm
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wow what a great online store thanks for the tip!
E

posted by Eddie Ross on December 19th 2008 at 1:17pm
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This is stunning. I love how the setting is neutral so the color of the food will look even more inviting. This makes me want to have a dinner party!

http://embritadesign.blogspot.com

posted by EmmieB on December 19th 2008 at 2:21pm
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Is this why the English eat off the back of the fork? No one knew to turn it over ;-)

posted by Fontessa on December 20th 2008 at 12:32am
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