the perfect setting

As the first bite of nippy fall weather strikes, more families are choosing to dine at home. Set the perfect stage for dinner without breaking the bank with these three easy pieces.
- melody vaughn

1. Lenox “Tin Can Alley” Dinnerware Lenox gives your dinner guests something to talk about ... other than your delicious cooking. The classic and contemporary design elements work together perfectly. Prices range from $16.00–$276.00. www.lenox.com

	2 Martha Stewart Fluted All-Purpose Glassware The lifestyle maven has done it again. By combining vintage-style elegance with a modern sensibility, her fluted all-purpose glass is beautiful enough for formal settings but casual enough for everyday use.Exclusively at MACY’s. Set of 4 $35.00. www.macys.com

3 Shangri-La 20-pc. Flatware Set This unique, contemporary flatware adds interest to any setting, from formal to casual, and best of all, never needs polishing. Service for four includes dinner knives, spoons and forks, as well as teaspoons and salad forks, all at a great price! $29.99. www.target.com.

Share this article with a friend