Set the tone for a sophisticated evening with elegant champagne flutes. These glasses will make any toast special. More

Hardboard, cork-backed placemats are decidedly Old School. All of my older relatives in Australia and England grew up with them. The appeal for my grandmother's generation was very clear: Hand-washing and ironing cloth linens must have been a real drag. But despite the advent of so many modern conveniences (wrinkle-proof linens, disposable paper napkins, polyurethane-coated tables!) I remain a big fan of these hard placemats.
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When it comes to entertaining, there are few dishes as perfect as a cheese board. Perfectly easy. Perfectly yummy. Perfectly beautiful. A variety of carefully chosen cheeses, a bunch of grapes, slices of pear and apple, a pile of nuts and some quince or fig spread and you are good to go. Cheese labels are a great addition to any cheese plate. By naming the cheeses on display, you help your guests make their selections. More

When it comes to setting your dining table sometimes simple is best. Keeping classics on hand ensure a clean, chic, timeless table, regardless of the season or holiday. Neutral colors and natural materials always look great solo, together, or mixed in with special occasion wares. More

Bold or subtle, these salt and pepper shakers will add personality to your table to dress up your decor this holiday season and beyond. More

Where to splurge, where to save, when pulling together a table for two or feast for a dozen? Here are six tricks of my trade to help you set a perfect, and lushly layered, table.

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This is the year that I decided it is time to be a grown-up and invest in real table linens. No more paper napkins for this holiday season. Hosting my new in-laws for Christmas and thinking about how to make the best looking table setting spurred on this transition into adulthood. Check out my search for modern table linens after the jump... More

Dinner party season approaches. That means polishing the silver and updating your friends' addresses. But it also means the fun stuff, like choosing table settings and coming up with decorations. I love a table that feels special and festive, but not stuffy or overly fussy. Here, cool greens mix well with the warmth of gold, and varied prints keep it lively. If you get too giddy from champagne, the worn wood table will bring you back down to earth.
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Let's face it, as green as we try to be, sometimes disposable dinnerware is really the best option. From potluck parties that are just too big for dishes to outdoor entertaining where you want the simplicity of disposable plates, we found a few options that let you remain green while keeping it easy.
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There's something appealing about aperitif glasses — they're a bit retro, a bit elegant, and a bit unexpected. I may get some for my next party and try out this tempting Port & Tonic recipe…
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