Identifying antique silverware patterns is tricky. Often, the silver has been passed down for generations, and the name of the design, the manufacturer, and the history have been lost. Fortunately, ...

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 ...

We dig this set because it feels solid and heavy in hand, but really well balanced. The wide, round spoon head is soup-friendly, while the butter knife has serrations that make it practical for uses ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...