Cool Gift of the Day
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
What it is:
Delicate cloth napkins, printed with cheeky reminders of basic etiquette.
Why we love it:
Ah, the refined and genteel world of the dinner party. A delicious meal, a fine bottle of wine, lively conversation and everyone on their very best behavior. That is, of course, assuming everyone can remember to keep their elbows off the table. A good host would never, of course, point out failures in etiquette on the part of their guests, but sometimes it is sort of irresistible to poke a little bit of fun. The whimsical napkins then, will do just the trick. A little lighthearted reminder to be on our best behavior, these cloth napkins come printed with reminders of some of the more basic and critical rules of etiquette for the dinner table. They make a wonderful tongue-in-cheek gift for the hopelessly uncouth and the painfully proper, whether as a reminder for them, or a way to keep their guests in line. A little refinement on 100% cotton, to serve as a reminder that life is as genteel as we make it.
Who we'd give it to:
Etiqutte nuts, party hosts, the terminally boorish, new home owners.