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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 hosting outdoors, a good table setting really is everything. Without the usual furnishings and decor you find inside a home, your tablescape has to carry the whole event, which is why it's ...

Christmas table settings are an opportunity to go all out, from using your best china to creating stunning centerpieces. The key to a sensational holiday table is cohesion: Pick a style and focus on ...