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 ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and ...

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 ...

Don’t panic if the table is a little on the smaller side. Garten once called a too-large table a “party killer.” In her Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Back to Basics, she shared specifics. “For small ...

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

When hosting formal events, which entail a multi-course meal, elegance is of the utmost importance. Supporting pieces, such as chargers, napkin rings, and place cards play a critical role in ensuring ...

Napkins on the right or the left? Which way does the knife face, anyway? Sometimes it’s just plain hard to remember. Follow this guide and your table will look picture perfect, whether you're going ...

Ina Garten knows a thing or two about throwing a dinner party, and she just spilled some of her top tips for making a big impact without spending all afternoon setting things up. The Barefoot Contessa ...

Knowing how to behave at meals isn't just about proper etiquette. Turns out, your table manners send coded messages about you to others. Those endless “elbows off the table” admonishments may have ...