How to set a great casual table

Create the perfect atmosphere for a casual dinner party with warm touches and a simple centerpiece. Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole shows you how to set a great casual table for four.

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How to make a perfect low centerpiece

Low floral centerpieces are the perfect tabletop decoration for a dinner party or luncheon. Your guests will enjoy their beauty without having to crane their necks to see their companions across the table. Floral designer Rebecca Cole uses floral...

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How to set a formal table

Setting an elegant table is more than just knowing where the salad fork goes. It's paying attention to the small details that add up to a gracious experience. Watch how designer Rebecca Cole sets an elegant table.

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How to set a fun party table

Turn the table into a party by itself with some clever ideas from Bruce Littlefield, author of Merry Christmas, America. Here's how to set a fun party table.

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How to buy diamonds

If you’re buying a diamond, you’d better know your four C's: carat, color, clarity, and cut. Helena Krodel of the Jewelry Information Center will show you what you need to know to make a sparkling choice when you buy diamonds.

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How to regift

Is re-gifting ever okay? And more important, how can you do it without getting caught? Melissa Kirsch, author of The Girl's Guide To Absolutely Everything has the answers.

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How to stock your home bar with the right tools

The right bar tools can make the difference between great cocktails and sad ones. But if you don’t know a jigger from a strainer, Mixologist Allen Katz shows you which tools you should always have at your home bar.

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How to maintain your garden

Every gardener needs a few tools, and a few tricks to keep their plants and flowers growing and blooming. Here are the basics from gardening editor Kristin Schleiter on how to maintain your garden.

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How to mingle at a party

How do you get the courage to mingle at a party, especially an office party? Whom to approach, whom to avoid … it’s so confusing. But Sarah Ivens, former editor of OK Magazine U.S. and author of numerous etiquette books, has tips...

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