First, the ABCs of table setting: Place the plates on the center of the placemat. Lay the napkin to the left of the plate, or get fancy with a fold — it's easier than you think.

Here are some guidelines for proper table setting. Lizzie Post, great great granddaughter of etiquette expert Emily Post offers the video above for how to set a family dinner table based on your menu.

An expert explains how to set a table and lay out a proper table setting, no matter whether you're hosting an everyday, casual, or formal occasion.

As if preparing the food for a dinner party wasn't stressful enough, there's also the struggle of setting the table correctly. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a fancy ...

A properly set table provides a structure to help people have a good time. Here are a few simple rules that will help you set the perfect table: Generally speaking, ...

Hosts who know how to properly care for their linens will always be prepared to set a table well before guests arrive. From how to wash table linens to ways to keep your tablecloth crisp, learn ...

How to Properly Set a Table. ... Setting the table for your dinner party may seem like the job you give to eager guests who insist on helping, but it should be done with care and prec.