Fireworks, fun and food are wonderful reminders that summer is officially here. Having a 4th of July party is a great way to celebrate the summer and it's pretty easy if you follow these party ...

The sun is shining bright, the flowers are popping in their prettiest colors, and it’s time to relish in the beauty of spring. What better way to do that than with a meal with friends at a table ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

Garten shared how exactly she goes about setting a table in an early 2000s issue of House Beautiful. At the time the now 73-year-old had a column in the publication called Ask the Barefoot Contessa.

These dishware pairings instantly upgrade your dinner table for the season. Gear up for hosting season by springing for new dishware that will make your table (and party!) more memorable. It's easy ...

On the days you're not bringing your dinner to the couch, you may want to set your table to enjoy a meal with company. Whether you're entertaining friends casually, hosting a holiday party, or ...

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. In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and ...

Don’t panic if the table is a little on the smaller side. Garten once called a too-large table a “party killer.” In her Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Back to Basics, she shared specifics. “For small ...