When it comes to proper dinner etiquette, some rules stand the test of time. For example, one food-cutting rule remains firmly in place, while omitting your reason for using the restroom is another ...

The intricacies of table settings have gone the way of butlers and parasol flirtations, calling cards and dressing for dinner. But that may be changing. After all, Downton Abbey was wildly popular for ...

If you’re not accustomed to fancy dinners, it can be tough to know what’s what. Plates and glasses will be all over the place, but this simple rule will help you know what’s yours. Whether it’s a ...

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 ...

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There’s more to setting a truly formal dinner table than meets the eye. In addition to the usual three pieces — fork, spoon and knife — seen on most tables, those entertaining in the Victorian Era had ...

The holidays are a time to come together with family and loved ones to give thanks for shared moments at parties and dinners both casual and formal. They are a wonderful opportunity to teach children ...

The biggest eating holiday of the year is upon us. You’ve brainstormed the menu, shopped for sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and thawed the turkey. (You have thawed the turkey, right?) With all ...

Functional dining rooms are considered casual, while formal dining rooms are much fancier in nature. Furniture and lighting choices, accessories, decor and table settings define the space and differ ...

Functional dining rooms are considered casual, while formal dining rooms are much fancier in nature. Furniture and lighting choices, accessories, decor and table settings define the space and differ ...

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