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Monday, October 13, 2008

Problem Solver of the Day: Tablecloth weights

Photo Credit: Nuance

Photo Credit: Nuance

There are many things that can go wrong with outdoor dining—plates blowing away, tablecloths flapping in the wind like bedsheets on a clothesline, bugs in drink glasses, mosquito bites—and yet it is still right at the top of my list of favorite summertime things to do. Nuance tablecloth weights eliminate one of the above problems, unobtrusively anchoring even a delicate spread to the table. (They're also a huge style step above the plastic insect- and fruit-shaped varieties that seem to dominate the market.) Suggested retail price is $36 for a set of four, but—fair warning—you'll have to hunt down a shop near you through their distributor's site. What do you guys think? Would it be worth the money to keep your al fresco dinner party in place? [via Notcot.org]

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  • Mom of Two's Avatar
    Posted by Mom of Two Tue Aug 5, 2008 5:58pm PDT

    Good idea..classy looking..too pricey for me.

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  • vixenvena's Avatar
    Posted by vixenvena Tue Aug 5, 2008 9:03pm PDT

    Well would you look at that! The tablecloth is crying steel tears...

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  • Kare Bare's Avatar
    Posted by Kare Bare Wed Aug 6, 2008 5:37am PDT

    I like those weights. But if you are thirfty like me, you can use the magnetic chip clips from the dollar store as a cheap trick.

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  • CaRoLyN cLaRk, Serendipity & Spark's Avatar
    Posted by CaRoLyN cLaRk, Serendipity & Spark Wed Aug 6, 2008 6:03am PDT

    these are so fun! i think they could be gorgeous at a wedding...imagine them at an outdoor wedding holding down the table cloths! great find :)

    www.serendipityandspark.com

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  • Valerie Rains, Shine staff's Avatar
    Posted by Valerie Rains, Shine staff Wed Aug 6, 2008 8:28am PDT

    I know, Vixenvena—it's like steel tears or perfectly shaped raindrops...and I agree, Carolyn—these would be great for a wedding!

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  • marissa is malibuisburning.com's Avatar
    Posted by marissa is malibuisburning.com Wed Aug 6, 2008 3:14pm PDT

    These are great. If you entertain outside a lot, I think even the $36 would be well worth it. After all, who hasn't had a skirt or blouse full of barbecue sauce after a tablecloth corner gets upended by a wayward gust of wind? :)

    Marissa

    http://buzz.prevention.com/community/category/dulce-marisita

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