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 ...

There are utensils that promise to simplify your life and then end up in the back of the cupboard. And then there is the fork: an ordinary, cheap piece of cutlery, one of those found in every home, ...

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. That honor goes to Sabre’s Bistrot line of skinny French flatware—and the ...

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 ...

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 ...