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.

Setting a gorgeous dinner table is an art—and a science, according to the pros—which actually makes it a lot easier to ...

In this vintage film, Joan prepares for a buffet supper by seeking advice on etiquette and table arrangement. She learns the importance of a well-set table, including the proper layout of utensils and ...