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Tips for Setting Your Holiday Table

Setting a festive table can be just as stressful as making the dinner. Take some pressure off with these four pieces of advice.
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the December 2002 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Linens

Start with a one-color theme, such as Oprah's cranberry red, and accessorize in the same palette. Or choose other rich, festive shades, like plum, wine or rose. You might dream of white linens and candles with a centerpiece of paper-whites. Nontraditional colors like royal blue, pale pink, sage green or lilac can also be beautiful.

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