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Setting the table is almost as fun as the dinner party itself. Picking the perfect plates, florals, and candle holders to wow your guests and set the mood is like the appetizer for the night ahead. As ...

A well-appointed table —from linens and china to glassware and centerpieces —strengthens a chic setting. But the beautiful accessories are useless if you don’t know how to set a table properly. A ...

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When it comes time to serve your family dinner, whether it's Thanksgiving or Tuesday night, do you dream of your table looking like it came out of a magazine? OK, maybe that is not the goal for ...