As avid puzzlers know full well, the humble jigsaw puzzle is a thing of beauty in multiple ways. Not only are jigsaws an absorbing time sink, but multiple studies have demonstrated they are good for ...

In 2010, Jeremy Jamieson led a classic experiment. He invited a group of students to take a practice GRE, which is the standardized test for graduate school admissions. Half the students received a ...

Tablecloths are powerful. More than anything else on a tablescape, they can completely dictate the vibe of a meal. Imagine two identical spaghetti dinners, one served on red checkered oilcloth and the ...

Most kitchen plans are executed on autopilot. You’ve got major appliances, cabinets and a loveseat-sized island with three obligatory stools facing the cook and the same number of light pendants above ...

Your Medicare Advantage plan in 2026 may be very different than in 2025. Some companies are cutting back on locations and/or benefits, while others are growing quickly. Premiums and out-of-pocket ...

The habit of sitting at the table and sharing a specific moment with other people has been present for centuries in the most diverse cultures. The Greek Symposium, Roman Convivium, Medieval Feasts and ...

The Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc is hosting its 51st Art of Tablesettings exhibit. This year's event features a special challenge for designers to create a tablescape for a 13-foot-wide painting.

We’re back with another round of table-setting inspiration courtesy of Nashville event planner Amos Gott. Last month, we leaned into tropical motifs and late-summer produce. This month, it’s all about ...

Google Tables, a work-tracking tool and competitor to the popular spreadsheet-database hybrid Airtable, is shutting down. In an email sent to Tables users this week, Google said the app will not be ...

A look at design-world events, products and people. By The New York Times This article is part of our Design special section about new design solutions for healthy living. Tapping into a growing ...

Part of the appeal of a natural wood dining table is its imperfect look — color variations, uneven grain, and knots all add character. The weathered coloration of Crate & Barrel's Basque-inspired ...