Another idea comes from filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron, who considered a round table essential for a dinner party because it brings a group together in a single conversation. It also allows guests to see one another’s facial expressions, much the way the amphitheater-style seating did at the Oscars. A related trick is to position a large mirror in the room where you entertain most frequently. The mirror reflects the group and amplifies the joyful vibe.
