My father tells a story about the first time my mother invited him over for dinner at her apartment. This would have been in the 1940s. He was so impressed that she had lit candles, folded the napkins in a fancy way, and made the table festive. He told her she didn’t have to go to all that fuss for him. She replied, “I always do this, even when it’s just for myself.”
My mother knew how to make each day festive and each moment throughout the day special. We always used real napkins, even after paper napkins became common. She had fresh flowers as much as possible. You don’t need to spend money to add a touch of festivity to a typical day, or even to a special occasion. I often light candles at dinnertime. Favorite music (often classical) is always playing.
My mother knew how to make each day festive and each moment throughout the day special. We always used real napkins, even after paper napkins became common. She had fresh flowers as much as possible. You don’t need to spend money to add a touch of festivity to a typical day, or even to a special occasion. I often light candles at dinnertime. Favorite music (often classical) is always playing.
Now that the weather’s getting nicer, move a table and chairs outside and have your meals al fresco. A great way to make a day special? Give someone a sincere compliment.
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