Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We eat first with our eyes, and many of us now remember with our phones. Hosting parties with this in mind requires creativity and effort that your guests ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mary Hollis Huddleston Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting.

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

Every Thanksgiving we host a big group of family and friends. Dan is the chef in the family and, despite the chaos he wreaks, dirtying every pot and pan we own and dripping all sorts of sauces down ...

Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here, and with it, dinner parties as well as formal family meals that finally put grandma’s silver to use. Laying them out, however, can be ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nowadays, certain etiquette conventions have fallen to the wayside. Emojis and brief iPhone e-mails have ...

Interior designer Linda Stewart lives by the motto “stay true to yourself,” and year-round her Salem home reflects her appreciation of a timeless style and a display of meaningful objects. Stewart, ...

While there are certain protocols for basic, casual, and formal table settings, there is some flexibility. Get creative based on the items you already own and what you’ll be serving. For a formal ...

Whether you’re prepping for a basic lunch or a formal bash, here’s what you need to know. Some might argue that setting a table is a lost art, but for those of us in the South, it's a skill that's ...