Optional: Place your bread plate on the top left a few inches above the fork. Place a butter knife on top of the plate, laying diagonal with the blade facing where 10:00 p.m. would be on a clock.

To be honest, the last time I set a proper dining room table was when we were staging a home to sell. However, in everyday life, you may want some table setting ideas if you are hosting Christmas ...

Layer on the right table linens. The first step in setting the table is the linens, and you'll want to make sure your runner, placemats, and tablecloth properly fit the shape and size of your ...

Bread plate on the left, drinks on the right. In the (probably) unlikely event that you'll be using a bread plate, it should go above the fork closest to the plate.

6. Dessert plate: It is brought to the table only when dessert is served, and it is placed on top of the accent plate. 7. Silverware: Forks should be to the left of the plate.

When families of kindergarten students from Lafayette Academy gather around the Christmas table, they might want to be especially careful to use the proper forks and to know which bread-and-butter ...

The art of how to properly set a table has long been forgotten. I won't complain about it because setting one every single day can be a real pain, but boy do I love a fancy table.

Putting bread on the table NEW LIFE: Two years ago Eoin MacEntee set out his stall and took leave of his engineering career for a taste of food production… ÉIBHIR MULQUEEN Tue Aug 25 2009 - 01:00 ...

How to Set a Table A well-done table setting is all about the details. But remember, if a dish, glass, or utensil won’t be used during the meal, you should leave it off the table.