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While there are certain protocols for basic, casual, and formal table settings, there is some flexibility. Get creative based on the items you already own and what you’ll be serving. For a formal ...

Like many details we tend to brush off in our hurried daily lives, the art of proper table setting seems to be getting lost in the ether. While it's true that we've become a casual society, there are ...

Wed, September 22, 2021 at 1:16 PM UTC A newlywed friend recently confessed to me that she and her husband often eat dinners off wooden trays on their sofa. "It feels too formal to sit at the table ...

This week on the Strategist, we’re covering all things tabletop: the best plates, yes, and also everything that goes around (and underneath) them. Welcome to Tabletop Week. When we asked an assortment ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan A good set of tableware — from dinner ...