Chances are, you've set a table or two in your life. So the whole thing might seem pretty straightforward: knife, fork, napkin, plate. Are you missing anything? Well, yes! Believe it or not, unless ...

Whether you’re prepping for a basic lunch or a formal bash, here’s what you need to know. Some might argue that setting a table is a lost art, but for those of us in the South, it's a skill that's ...

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 it comes to entertaining a large group at a sit-down dinner, it can be challenging to make everything look right. Chances are you don’t have service for 14. You may have enough for eight or 10, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As if preparing the food for a dinner party wasn't stressful enough, there's also the struggle of setting the table correctly.

The intricacies of table settings have gone the way of butlers and parasol flirtations, calling cards and dressing for dinner. But that may be changing. After all, Downton Abbey was wildly popular for ...