Garten shared how exactly she goes about setting a table in an early 2000s issue of House Beautiful. At the time the now 73-year-old had a column in the publication called Ask the Barefoot Contessa.

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Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Anastasiia Krivenok / Moment via Getty Images Whether you're hosting a crowd or having an intimate holiday dinner for two, a ...