Sandy Chilewich loves to challenge people’s perceptions of a properly set table. The founder and creative director of the Chilewich brand of place mats dumped traditional linen tablecloths 16 years ...

Remember holiday dinners at grandmother’s house? Her white linen napkins were purposefully folded and placed on top of her heirloom lace tablecloth that would one day be yours. That is, if you ...

Table design can be broken into seven main elements: tables and chairs, linens, florals, dishware, stationery, decor, and food presentation. All of these require attention to detail. “One of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." 'Tis the season for gathering with family and friends in the most celebratory fashion, with many of these ...

Walk into a beautifully set dinner party these days and you’ll notice the spotlight isn’t only on rare glassware or the perfect candlelight. What draws the eye now is a detail that feels intimate and ...

For a client's baby shower, event planner Missy Peck designed this table with a gold-rimmed charger, sequined tablecloth, and a bouquet featuring red and pink roses. Kaitlin Saragusa Photography ...