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 ...

As the busy winter hosting season approaches and calendars start to fill with dinner parties, family gatherings, and festive celebrations, the dining room, more than ever, becomes the heart of the ...

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 ...

Dining rooms offer a place to enjoy meals, gather as a family, and visit with those closest to you. But what happens when ...

The sun is shining bright, the flowers are popping in their prettiest colors, and it’s time to relish in the beauty of spring. What better way to do that than with a meal with friends at a table ...

Since the holi- days are right around the cor- ner, my thoughts have turned to the subject of addressing the dining table. With a growing family, and informed that the Christmas holiday will be hosted ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

As a child, each day looked a little different for my family. As No. 5 of seven children, schedules were filled, and days were full. But despite how full days and weeks might be, my parents always ...

If you’re expecting a big crowd for Thanksgiving, you’ll need a flexible space that can accommodate everyone. Here’s how to design it. By Tim McKeough With the holidays approaching, have you thought ...