Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know.

A well-appointed table —from linens and china to glassware and centerpieces —strengthens a chic setting. But the beautiful accessories are useless if you don’t know how to set a table properly.

Ina Garten shares her tips and a menu for an easy dinner party featuring restaurant-bought lasagna, Caesar salad and vanilla ice cream with limoncello.