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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In this age of casual lifestyles, hand-embroidered linens seem like a mere politeness from the past. Sharyn Blond is working to change that. The Mission Hills, Kan., woman designs ...

How many times have I been to a function or hosted guests myself where at the dinner table, half way through the meal I notice that my guests have not touched their napkins. Now could this be because ...

When it comes to your Thanksgiving feast, how you serve the food—from the place cards to the tablecloth—can be as important as what you serve. To offer inspiration, Crate & Barrel has curated five ...

Virginia designer Lauren Liess posted a photo on Instagram of her farm table set for a lovely family dinner. There were purple clematis from her garden, vintage lucite and brass candlesticks, platters ...