Of all the flatware patterns vying for a spot on your table, one has risen of late to become the It fork, spoon, and knife.

Here’s why I will never become rich as a home design columnist. Because, far too often, when I go out to investigate some aspect of better living, I wind up buying into it. Literally. Which brings me ...

Now here’s something to chew on. What common household item do you hold and put in your mouth 50 times a day? That’s more than your toothbrush. And when was the last time you thought about it? I ...

Now here’s something to chew on. What common household item do you hold and put it in your mouth 50 times a day? That’s more than your toothbrush. And when was the last time you thought about it? I ...

Now here’s something to chew on. What common household item do you hold and put it in your mouth 50 times a day? (That’s more than your toothbrush.) And when was the last time you thought about it? I ...

Now here’s something to chew on. What common household item do you hold and put in your mouth 50 times a day? That’s more than your toothbrush. And when was the last time you thought about it? I ...

Table manners took a decidedly civilized turn with the use of knives and forks. Now, the flatware itself is undergoing a bit of an evolution, this time focused on bringing style and substance to the ...

Whether it’s your first set or your third, there comes a time when you recognize that the house you’ve made a home needs a quality set of flatware for gatherings and everyday use. Mikasa is a trusted ...

Q: I have complete place settings for eight plus many serving pieces in Gorham sterling's Chantilly pattern. What is its value in today's market? A: Smart collectors know that these are high times for ...