The holidays are the time to dust off your china and invest in some new pieces for years to come. One of the latest trends in dishware takes its style cues from the 1960's with geometric patterns and textures. If jumping into a whole geometric place setting is a bit much, go for a nice serving bowl to add a bit of mid-century modern style to your tableware collection. More

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Marble Saarinen table: Knoll
Plastic Chairs: Design Within Reach
Rug: Antique
Vintage Chairs: Brimfield
Red Wing Pottery: Prismatique line, designed by Belle Kogan
Paint Colors: Upper - Behr Silver Sateen, Lower - Behr Pencil Point, Trim - Behr Super White

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Ceiling Paint: Behr Silver Sateen
Dining Chairs: Ikea
Chandelier: Pottery Barn
Dining Table: _____
Sideboard: _____

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Until I got married and benefited from my family and friends' generosity, I had a limited mishmash of cheap flatware. Receiving good-quality, matching spoons, forks, and knives has gone a long way to helping me set a nice table and feel like an adult. More

With October behind us and the winter season looming large, I start thinking of warm soups, fresh baked bread, and gathering around the table to share a meal — now's the time to cozy up your dining room. Here are five easy ways to bring some warmth to your table. More

If you're fond of hosting dinner parties and you have the space for it, a big rectangular dining table is the way to go. Not only are they great for spreading 8 to 10 party guests around, they're perfect for crafting projects when you've got the place to yourself. We've rounded up 5 rectangular tables, some of which are expandable for fitting even more guests. More

Buttercream, hollandaise, lemonade, and banana pudding — they're not just treats for the tongue. Rich, bright, and fresh, with a touch of softness, these pale yellow hues are also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for those with an appetite for cheer, these creamy, sunny tones are sure to bring conviviality to any dining room. More

A dark, dramatic dining room sets the tone for entertaining or nestling in for a quiet dinner at home. Some purples (dark plum-like ones or dusty gray-ish ones) can be perfect for the dining room, whether it's filled with a loud and lively party or just two at the table. More

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Paint: Persimmon Red by Martha Stewart
Chairs: Design Within Reach
Dining table: Unfinished wood, stained by Scott
Chandelier: Coral
Bunny jars: Momoyo Torimitsu
Wall art: Patterns Scott created for women's waterproof boots

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White ceramic plates may be a classic, but vibrantly colored dishware always grabs my attention. They're so festive and give the impression that I'm going to have a fantastic time eating something scrumptious. Having a hard time choosing one color? Mix it up. Guests will always be able to identify their plates.

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