If you'll be hosting this festive season, get to grips with these tips for setting the perfect dinner table ...

Learn how to set a table, from a basic table setting, to an informal table setting for a casual dinner party, to a formal place setting for a holiday.

Setting a gorgeous dinner table is an art—and a science, according to the pros—which actually makes it a lot easier to understand and action yourself. While there is creative freedom in ...

A basic table setting is the go-to approach for weeknight family dinners or casual outdoor gatherings. You don’t need much, says Parker, and this is the least formal option.

Since you typically won't use a tablecloth with a basic table setting, placemats are a must to protect your table, unless it's not a material that can easily be scratched like marble.

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

Simplify It: Basic Table Setting Nix the salad plate, salad fork, and wine glass from the steps above and, voilà, you have a basic table setting.

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 ...