Breaking Free from Tradition You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it just feels… right? Well, I recently had a ...

If you're working on blueprints for a new build or making a must-have list for your house hunt, the decision of whether or not to prioritize a formal dining room is a pretty big one. While open-floor ...

For holiday meals with family and friends, my husband and I take a divide-and-conquer approach. Dan is the chef in the family. Despite the chaos he wreaks, dirtying every pot and pan we own and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mary Hollis Huddleston Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting.

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 ...

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 ...

Every Thanksgiving we host a big group of family and friends. Dan is the chef in the family and, despite the chaos he wreaks, dirtying every pot and pan we own and dripping all sorts of sauces down ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nowadays, certain etiquette conventions have fallen to the wayside. Emojis and brief iPhone e-mails have ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We eat first with our eyes, and many of us now remember with our phones. Hosting parties with this in mind requires creativity and effort that your guests ...