For as long as I can remember I've wanted to have a formal dinner-which includes at least three courses. Visiting E's family, in Lille, France, really enforces the importance of meals and setting a lovely table. And, it was on this last trip that it became clear that table settings are necessary. They create the mood for a shared-meal experience. Time and time again a pretty table includes a meal that satiates the tongue, heart, and head.
