How to lay on the table for a birthday, so that the holiday will be remembered for a long time

Making a table for a birthday is a serious matter, requiring preliminary preparation. After all, the holidays are different from everyday life, that on such days we try to decorate ourselves, the apartment, the children and, of course, the festive table.

But how to lay it on the table for the birthday, so that at a glance only it becomes clear that the house is a holiday, and the hostess is an excellent cook, decorator, organizer, and, in general, a lady, pleasant in all respects?

First, you need to make sure that the table is conveniently located, and all guests can freely sit behind it. And this will require a sufficient number of seats. No wives on their knees in husbands, children on armrests of parents' armchairs. Because whatever the original table for the birthday you have come up with, if it turns out to be uncomfortable to sit - the impression will be hopelessly spoiled.

The way to set the table for a birthday depends first of all on the age of the originator of the celebration. If this is a preschool child, then the dishes should be from the category of baby food: cutlets baked or steamed, cherry tomatoes, potatoes (carved in the form of a mushroom, baked in the oven), you can make curly sandwiches (cut out figurines from sausage, Cheese and bread). Cover the table is best with a bright festive oilcloth with images of clowns or cartoon characters. The dishes can be taken disposable or plastic, also bright colors. As a drink, water, juice or homemade compote is the best.

And how to cover the table for the birthday of a child of middle and senior school age? Modest. Here you can get by with pizza or sausages in the dough (preferably home cooking). Fresh vegetables and fruits should also be present, but you do not need to make crafts from them. The main rule: there must be a lot of food, because at this age growing organisms require regular feeding. From drinks suitable children's champagne, water, juice, soda. And do not forget about the cake with candles. Sweet has always been and remains the main attribute of the children's holiday.

And finally, how to lay an adult on the table for the birthday, which is important and how it looks like, and what does it taste like, and if his liver does not get rancid after a feast?

The first thing to decide is whether you have a thematic or traditional party. With the traditional everything is clear: a beautiful tablecloth, napkins, sparkling dishes, flowers in the center of the table - all this will create a festive atmosphere of the holiday. Children should be seated at a separate table, after which they can then play or paint.

The theme party table should be designed in accordance with the main idea of the holiday. For example, if you decide to spend a birthday in the Greek style - prepare the menu in advance and purchase products for it. Indispensable attributes of such a table should be olives (not Spanish - in brine, and Greek - in oil), feta cheese, fresh wheat bread, wine. For hot meat and vegetables, grilled on a grill, stuffed eggplants, zucchini or tomatoes.

The table can be covered with a white tablecloth with a blue pattern or a gold canvas (if the theme of the evening is Ancient Greece). In the center put the branches of olive or laurel flowers in simple vases or pots. Well will look white candles, and not only on the table, but also on other surfaces - window sills, shelves, pedestals.

Well, the most important decoration of the festive table is laughter and excellent mood. Therefore, have fun, be fooled, remember childhood and adolescence - and then your birthday will be the best!