Hosting a dinner party doesn't have to be daunting. You're in good shape if you focus on the table. Here's how to set your dinner party table like a total pro.

Hosting your first dinner party can feel like a daunting undertaking. But having all the right settings for your table can create a more enjoyable, relaxed meal for you and your guests—whether ...

Position dinner plates in the center of each place setting, about 1-2 inches from the table edge. Put forks on the left, knives (blade facing in) and spoons on the right.

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.

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