Blog posts

Fork on the left, knife and spoon on the right – and from the outside in. Learn the classic cutlery placement and the signals for a pause and finished.

Make your flowers last longer: a diagonal cut, clean water and the right tricks – plus the special care tulips need.

How to choose the right pot for olive and fig trees – size, drainage, material and styling that will help your tree thrive.

How big are a dinner plate, lunch plate and side plate? Get the typical measurements and a simple guide to choosing the right set.

Wax on the tablecloth? Let the wax harden, scrape it off, then iron the rest up into paper towel. See the easy method step by step.

Limescale on glass is easily removed with vinegar or lemon. See the step-by-step method – and how to prevent cloudy glasses from the dishwasher.

The glasses go at the top right above the plate – water closest, then the wine glass and champagne glass on the outside. See the classic table setting.

Can your glass and ceramics go in the microwave and dishwasher? Here are the important rules – especially about gold rims, metal and hand-painted details.

Labels and stickers on glass are easily removed: soak in soapy water, then remove any glue residue with oil or spirit. See the three steps.