The Élysée Palace’s former silverware keeper, his partner and a porcelain collector stood trial for stealing roughly 100 pieces of tableware from the palace worth nearly half a million dollars.

Picture this: you've just demolished three plates of shrimp, two servings of pasta, and somehow found room for dessert.

The first time I ate at a genuinely nice restaurant, I was trying very hard to look like I’d done it before. My boyfriend at the time came from a family that ate at places like this on birthdays, ...

While my grown children worry I'm clinging to the past, they don't understand that these twelve minutes of arranging placemats and lighting candles are actually my daily rebellion against a world that ...

Antique silverware represents a level of craftsmanship that rarely exists in modern production”— Ken Bowers METAIRIE, ...

Hosting for the holidays doesn’t just mean nailing the menu and pouring the perfect wine; it also calls for creating an atmosphere that’s festive and welcoming. And that begins with your table décor.

When hosting formal events, which entail a multi-course meal, elegance is of the utmost importance. Supporting pieces, such as chargers, napkin rings, and place cards play a critical role in ensuring ...

For some of us, setting the table is a chore. For others, it’s an art form. And event planner Amos Gott of Nashville’s AmosEvents? He’s an artist. We recently joined Amos for a full day of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mary Hollis Huddleston Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting.

When you've got a dinner party or holiday gathering approaching, it's a good idea to check in on your stash of dinnerware. Over the years, cups break, forks go missing, and plates succumb to scratches ...

Whether you're hosting a crowd or having an intimate holiday dinner for two, a little Thanksgiving table setting inspiration can help make your celebration a success. Beautiful and elegant ...