How to set a table used to be common knowledge, but in today’s fast and busy world, knowing how to set a table properly has become somewhat of a party trick. If you’ve been tasked with hosting a baby ...

Dining habits have changed drastically over the years. And while dining etiquette is still just as valuable as good table manners, some more traditional expectations have fallen by the wayside, ...

To make sure you are ready to set an impeccable dinner party table to befit the holiday season, life's other momentous ...

Place a dinner plate in the center of each place setting. If you're serving salad, place a salad plate on top of the dinner plate. Place a folded napkin to the left of the dinner plate. Place forks on ...

Do you love hosting dinner parties? Then you probably know a thing or two about setting a table. Here's the thing: Whether you're a novice when it comes to this part of entertaining or have been ...

First things first — no matter what kind of table you set, you must get the basics right. It’s so easy when you think of the Emily Post Institute’s basic table setting format. That is, think “FORKS.” ...

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FARGO – Little fork for salad or the big one? Soup spoon or dessert spoon? Navigating and setting forks, spoons, plates, knives and glasses can be intimidating. Even etiquette expert Emily Post needed ...

Creating a festive atmosphere is key to putting on a great dinner party. Whether you’re settling into a new home, newly engaged or hosting a holiday party for the first time, you’re likely feeling ...

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.

Unless you love your table legs or your rug, rent a floor-length tablecloth – and perhaps seat cushions, too, Anne Berman says. Repurpose items. Sascha Wolhandler lets oversized napkins stand in as ...