how to set a table at 24it's real easy.
because we don't own a lot.

The key is to not turn to
magazines for design
advice. buy buy

It's all about
the placement of
(just a few) objects.and resourcing
cheap, found, basic
elements /materials
3 essentials

1. MUJI: I risk sharing this secret.
Ask store clerk for their trash bin of packing paper.
Pull it apart like an acordian. You'll see it makes insane patterns.
Cut paper into squares for a napkin detail and tie hardware
store bought twine around linen or a paper towel.
=Napkin

2. Grayline Fabrics on w. 39th.
Or go to any fabric store and buy
3yd of natural linen. Cut. Left overs for napkins.
1 yd of a linen and cut in a strip for a graphic table runner.
maybe a dropping of dried chamomile flowers in
the center of the table. something bright
to offset the neutrals.
=Tablecloth

3. Pearl River Mart
Forget crate&barrel /BedBath
It's all about cheap dishware from asian markets.
Go for white ceramic square sushi plates and buy
Sake glasses because wine glasses are so
old school and break too easily.
=tableware

and that's it.I could have ironed this fabric.
but i didn't. I'm 24.

I accept this imperfection.