Proper Table Co. Creates Washable Placemats That'll Spare Your Tablescape From Spills
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At House Beautiful, we understand how life can get pretty messy when taking care of your home. From hosting guests for dinner to chasing after pets and convincing your kids to sit down for dinner, even the best designed Pinterest-worthy home can bump into tough rug stains or sticky fingers. If your dining room table has seen more wine spills than most, we are happy to introduce you to Proper Table Co., the tableware company that works hard so you don't have to.
During the pandemic, the founder, Dana Lewis was inspired by her love for entertaining to create something that was missing in the market: chic washable placemats and coasters. After spending time cooking and baking with her family, they found that the downside to all of their fun was worrying about stains and laundry. But these clever wonders aren't one laundry load away! You can simply, wipe off the beautiful acrylic products post-spill. "We wanted to create the same special, happy tables that were bringing us so much joy, but without the worry of extra laundry," Lewis explains.
But they had to be stylish, too: "While wipeable placemats existed, I couldn't find anything that celebrated the classic, timeless style and fabrics I loved to use as the foundation for our tables." So, she began to curate a collection of fresh textiles and colors that speak to a mood more than to a particular style. Motivated by joy and the experience of fellowship around the table, Lewis guides her designs through her love for hosting.
"Sitting down at a beautifully set table with people I love is the ultimate inspiration for me. But beautiful doesn’t need to be fussy or formal or lots of work. The Proper Table vibe is effortless, carefree, and simple," Lewis expresses.
These versatile playmats, coasters, and napkins are for any and every occasion—children's birthday parties, lunch catch-ups with friends, or intimate dinners for two. The brand is high on function and style, and thankfully, low on bother and worry. So yes, you can spare your table from messy eaters. All of Proper Table Co.'s napkins, coasters, and placemats are made in the USA with a meticulous printer. If you would like to see the collection in person, great news! "As a new brand, we feel honored and lucky to have a growing list of stockists we adore. I am thrilled to be hitting the road for a series of Pop-ups this summer, kicking off May 15 at Bunny Williams’ and Christina van Hengel’s famed and expertly curated 100 Main," shares Lewis.
How can you incorporate Proper Table Co. into your tablescape plans? Lewis lays them out on the bar, dining table, kitchen counter, or even the coffee table for game night. Today, you can shop for your newest lifesaver and hosting dream for products ranging from $14 to $58 in cost. And All Access members, you can shop to your heart's delight with the exclusive code Lewis is sharing with our readers! Your spotless table is one cart away.
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