How to: A simple table setting with DIY napkins.

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Remember when I told you about my idea to use our wedding china as our everyday tableware? Well, for the past few weeks we've been doing just that, alongside a few extra additions to the table setting, and I couldn't be happier with the results. For such a small change, it really makes quite an impact on our small apartment.

Months ago, I was inspired by none other than the amazing Minted.com which provided a tutorial for bright and beautiful watercolor linens. An added bonus? Last Thanksgiving, my mom just happened to gift me with a few plain white linen napkins (I believe they were from Walmart?) so literally the only purchase I needed to make to complete this DIY were the Avery T-shirt Transfers.

For the rest of our table setting, I was able to utilize items we already owned: our Noritake Platinum Wave china, some Pottery Barn antique finish drink coasters, candles, a few sets of silverware and our everyday glasses. Using some of the money we made from selling our unwanted/unused items, I purchased four new Pottery Barn place mats I saw and loved. Loved being the key word here. I now make it my practice to purchase only those items which I know I'll use fairly regularly and that I'll want to keep around for years to come. Oh, and those beautiful flowers donning our table? Those were a super sweet gift from my in-laws for Mother's Day. That pretty vase will definitely be used again, although probably with flowers from our local grocery store instead of a florist.

Next week, a small tour of our new apartment. For all of those curious, the nursery HAS indeed been decorated once again!