Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southerners love to find an excuse to host a formal dinner party—whether it’s a holiday gathering, a birthday party, or an ...

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.

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 ...

Before you throw that dinner party, you should know how to set a table the right way. Whether the event is formal or informal ...

The biggest eating holiday of the year is upon us. You’ve brainstormed the menu, shopped for sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and thawed the turkey. (You have thawed the turkey, right?) With all ...

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 ...

Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party or a larger luncheon, a stylish table sets the tone for the event. Creating that table can feel daunting, though, with all the possible components.

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 ...