Just like accessory items can be coordinated, menu items can do the same. Traditional holiday meals include items like turkey, ham and a roast, along with vegetables, fruits and breads. While most ...

Although the buffet service of a meal originated in 17th century France, it wasn't popular in the United States until after the 1938 New York World's Fair. The Swedes invented a way of showcasing the ...

The holiday season holds a special place at the table. It is where conversation lingers, food becomes more than sustenance ...

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. Think of holiday decorating as a marathon: It starts with the tree and the ...

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.

When hosting formal events, which entail a multi-course meal, elegance is of the utmost importance. Supporting pieces, such as chargers, napkin rings, and place cards play a critical role in ensuring ...

The interior designer Young Huh offers a step-by-step guide to entertaining outdoors with playfulness and style. By Tim McKeough On a beautiful summer day, you don’t need much of an excuse to dine ...

A comfortable table setting, especially a formal one with a variety of glassware and flatware, should allow about 2 feet of space between the center of one plate and the center of the next. The formal ...

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. When it comes to setting a table scape, most hosts and hostesses focus on ...

While Indian settings are more colourful and elaborate, European settings are mostly monochromatic, all white, with maybe just a hint of light pink, light blue or green. The set up is minimal with ...