A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

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 ...

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Get ahead of the holiday by setting the table a day or two early to free up time for the all-important food preparations. And maybe give yourself a break by stepping ...

The pocket fold is practical and stylish at the same time. Simply fold the napkin in half horizontally, then fold up about ...

For starters, don’t worry if there isn’t much space: “The closer the people are, the better the party.” By Tim McKeough Serving a meal is about more than just feeding your guests. “It’s about people ...

The ritual of table setting is something of a long lost art. So many of us, myself included, are ignorant to the nuances of cooking and plating, forgoing it for the convenience of food delivery. Even ...

4 Ways to Set a Perfect Holiday Table, From Ultra-Formal to Super Casual The food, drinks, music and lighting all set a tone for a party, but so do your place settings. Here's how to get the vibe you ...

Choose cloth napkins for a formal holiday look. Fold them into a classic rectangle and place them under silverware on the ...

Step back in time to see the Indiana dinner table rules from the 1960s that would leave modern families both amused and ...

A properly set formal dinner table shows thoughtfulness and respect for guests while elevating any dining experience. Keep settings simple and practical by using only needed utens ...