The perfect dinner napkin can add a proper pop of color to an all-white table or a classy touch to a first apartment dinner party, but it must always be durable enough so your not freaking out every ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. I’ve inherited a mid-century teak veneer table that I’d like to use in my kitchen. The veneer is quite badly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a dinner event I attended at a hotel, the tables were 10-foot rounds with tablecloths that went to the floor. The dinner was buffet style, but we were all wearing semi-formal ...

A freshly starched and pressed white tablecloth used to be a requisite part of any major dining occasion, especially a family-filled holiday meal. Chill, the pros say. It’s okay to be more laid-back ...

A Blast from the Past You know that feeling when a familiar scent hits you and suddenly you're transported back to a childhood memory? For me, it's the sight of my grandmother's plastic tablecloths.

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

Wedding season is just around the corner, and as any good host knows, cooking is only the half the battle when it comes to throwing a fabulous dinner party. For this reason, Robert Welch have created ...