Get Togethers

Tennis, anyone? If you’re inspired by first-name-only tennis stars like Serena, Novak, or up-and-comer Coco to take up tennis again, you’re not alone. And if recreational cardio seems decidedly off-brand for your group of friends, fear not. Getting […]

Parties are supposed to be fun, right? In the spirit of an easy, breezy summer, it’s about time care-free hosting made a comeback. We’re seeking out ways to make entertaining easy, and no one knows this subject better […]

PSA: You don’t have to confine your fiesta-themed fêtes to Cinco de Mayo. In fact, we think that a Mexican-inspired get-together is perfect for any summer day. Later sunsets and warmer evenings invite everyone to linger outdoors, while […]

Anna Bond knows a thing or two about entertaining. As the co-founder and creative director of Rifle Paper Co., her designs have set the tone for chic celebrations and casual get-togethers since she founded the company with her […]

While we’re sliding into our friends’ DMs regularly, it can feel like ages go by between seeing them in person. In the spirit of gathering more often, why not keep things casual and have a non-party get-together? Consider our […]

The good news is, warmer days are on the horizon. The bad news is, this post-holiday, pre-springtime stretch of weeks can feel very long and very, very chilly. But that is no reason your social life has to […]

As anyone who’s ever cringed while serving a dozen ramekins of flat soufflés can tell you, preparing for a dinner party can be a lot of work. Or, it can be a wonderful last minute adventure, which is […]

This time of year, with days this long and Fridays this short, it takes very little to find cause for a get-together. If the humidity has you feeling a little more sluggish than some, we’ve got you. These […]

Even if you’re not much for adventuring and exploring, you can still enjoy the great outdoors—just throw a party. We asked Mary Katrantzou, a hostess known for her great outdoor soirees and for the kind of glamorous outfits […]

Our partner Gray Malin’s sun-dappled photos and party optimism have given us reason to celebrate—so we thought to ask him how he keeps the party going all summer long.     You’ve documented a lot of summertime celebrating: […]

The natural drink of celebration is a tall, elegant flute of something sparkling. But uh, what specifically sparkling? There’s no wrong answer, but we figure there’s no harm in handing you an answer key to the sometimes undifferentiated […]

There’s a magic line between artful and effortless, and part of what we love about Putnam & Putnam’s arrangements (and the invitations they made for us) is how they dance across that boundary as they see fit. We […]

Oh Mary, you shouldn’t have. You really shouldn’t have. (image courtesy MTM Enterprises/20th Century Fox) The fictional Mary Richards was a fantastic newswoman and a good friend but she could just never seem to put a party together. […]

Jonathan Adler’s designs are fit for any season, but the Dayglo colors, nautical notions, and groovy resortwear looks of his summer invitations have us in the mood for a party. But what kind of party? We sat down […]

Even if your last day of school was more than a few years ago, summer never stops feeling a little special. The sun is hot and the days are long and no one wants to be stuck inside. […]