While decorating your table for a formal dinner might feel like second nature by now, you probably don't want to create a centerpiece that requires a fresh bouquet for every meal you have or host.

According to Los Angeles-based designer Victoria Holly, formal dining rooms are experiencing a renaissance. "Formal dining rooms are here to stay, and they’re experiencing a resurgence," she says.

However, if you plan to put food on the table Norman Rockwell style, they may be in the way. LAYER IN CANDLES: Whether tapers, pillars, or votives, candles add magic and ambiance to any table.

In the interest of a pleasant New Year's Eve, free of bickering about dress codes, Miss Manners will now hold a Formal Dress Clinic for Gentlemen. Hosts have done everything they can to create ...

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