To ease holiday stress, set your dining room table for the big Thanksgiving dinner several days prior to the big day. But how do you go about choosing the right plate, spoon, or wine glass? To make ...

As if preparing the food for a dinner party wasn't stressful enough, there's also the struggle of setting the table correctly. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a fancy ...

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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 ...

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Setting the table for your dinner party may seem like the job you give to eager guests who insist on helping, but it should be done with care and precision. Sure, you could drop a cup full of plastic ...

The art of how to properly set a table has long been forgotten. I won't complain about it because setting one every single day can be a real pain, but boy do I love a fancy table. With Thanksgiving ...

If you're having a party, whether 30 or 3 people are coming over, knowing how to properly set a table is an easy way to impress your guests. The "ooo"s and "ahh"s you'll get as folks flow into your ...