You might think you know the basics for setting the table, but it can actually be a little more complicated than you initially think. But getting to grips with the essentials leaves you in good stead ...

'Tis the season for gathering with family and friends in the most celebratory fashion, with many of these magical holiday moments marked with festive fêtes around the dinner table. To make sure you ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting. Yes, finding the most stylish napkins and creating a swoon-worthy ...

I have loved Sandy Chilewich's designs for years - and I'm always amazed at how many restaurants use her placemats with so many different kinds of china. Their chic, modern look and easy care ...

As a child, each day looked a little different for my family. As No. 5 of seven children, schedules were filled, and days were full. But despite how full days and weeks might be, my parents always ...

The holidays are not the time to reinvent yourself as Martha Stewart. It’s the time to make your table feel like the chicest guest at the party. Think of it as setting the stage for laughter, ...

If you have fine china, now's the time to use it. At least, that's how David Pupo, director of dining and events at Blantyre in Lenox, Mass., feels. "I'm a strong believer in family china, it should ...

When it comes to the annual landmarks of your social calendar, little is more significant than the moment you set your festive table. Here, our friends in food and hospitality share their tips. “The ...