When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mary Hollis Huddleston Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting.

Hosting for the holidays doesn’t just mean nailing the menu and pouring the perfect wine; it also calls for creating an atmosphere that’s festive and welcoming. And that begins with your table décor.

Interior designer MaCenna Lee teaches you how to set the perfect table for any dinner party occasion. Trump’s shutdown win just landed Republicans with a huge political headache Gorsuch, Thomas want ...