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Setting a formal dining table isn’t something that is done only in holiday movies or for magazine spreads. In fact, it is a tradition that is often a focal point when hosting a holiday meal. But, from ...

A festive table setting is about more than just providing some décor for your holiday dinner. It can set the mood for a party, spark conversations among guests and give you an excuse to dust off your ...

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 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 ...

For starters, don’t worry if there isn’t much space: “The closer the people are, the better the party.” By Tim McKeough Serving a meal is about more than just feeding your guests. “It’s about people ...

The interior designer Young Huh offers a step-by-step guide to entertaining outdoors with playfulness and style. By Tim McKeough On a beautiful summer day, you don’t need much of an excuse to dine ...

Chances are, you've set a table or two in your life. So the whole thing might seem pretty straightforward: knife, fork, napkin, plate. Are you missing anything? Well, yes! Believe it or not, unless ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and replicate those in the Gilded Age ...

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