On the Surface of Things

Tabletop Mash-Up:

"The tablecloth draws attention to the flow of objects over a surface in the home by signalling how long things have been left upon it. If an object is left on the table for a while, a glowing halo forms beneath it that grows slowly over time, until the object is moved..." [via Core 77]

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"Monogrammed silver adds an aristocratic touch to the table, and it doesn't matter if the initials are not your own -- it will create the appearance of an interesting, albeit imaginary, family tree. When setting the table, take into account whether your flatware is Continental, English, or American. If the silver is English or American, the hallmarks are on the back of the pieces. That's why the silver is set upright and monograms appear on the front. Silver that is French or Italian will have hallmarks on the front and therefore should be placed downward." [Entertaining with Southern Style, pg. 34]