She's used different chairs around a table, made just orange and white the dominant colors for a Thanksgiving party, and mixed fine china and plain plates at one party. She's all about keeping ...

The standard white dinner plate is like a white T-shirt: You can dress it up or dress it down, depending on the accessories you choose. That makes it the perfect starting point for creating a warm and ...

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Real talk: You eat all your meals on the couch.

Society might consider proper table settings an antiquated practice, but every event planner worth their salt knows the importance of a perfectly crafted tablescape. Both a science and an artform, ...