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Entertaining Tie-Ups

Two inexpensive tips for artful food and table presentation.

By , About.com Guide

Sometimes the simplest details can create the most elegant appearance. Here are two inexpensive ideas to add lots of panache to your next gathering.

Purchase inexpensive raffia the next time you're in a craft shop to use as a rustic, napkin tie-up instead of napkin rings.

Tie-up baby string beans or thin carrot strips in small bundles with chives for an artful vegetable presentation.

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