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 etiquette not only enhances the moment—it also brings harmony to every celebration. Discover the key elements that will ...

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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 ...

It’s the time of year for your dining room to shine. Table linens are a great place to start and serve as the foundation for any type of celebration. Fine linen and lace. Casual and colorful cotton.

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Many of us remember our mothers starting a week in advance of Thanksgiving, polishing sterling stemware until it gleamed, setting the table three days in advance with the good china, then cooking ...

Overbudget for your upcoming holiday gathering? Don't overspend on a premade centerpiece. Instead, DIY one with a pool noodle ...

Your holiday table is set with your best linens and grandma’s china. The water goblets sparkle and your flatware never looked so shiny. But something’s missing. If your table isn’t adorned with a ...

Serving Strategy | Buffet or seated? Save formal seated dining for Christmas or New Year’s Day celebrations. Entertaining experts say Thanksgiving Day — with its comfort foods and football games — is ...

“The rest of the year, we as a society are so fast-paced and casual these days,” says Aaron Shugart, owner of Embellish Decor in Rockridge Plaza. “We never really sit down to prepare a dinner table ...