First off, congratulations are in order. You or someone you love is newly engaged! Take a moment to bask in this, because it is, in fact, a big deal. No offense to Tolstoy, who began Anna Karenina with […]

If you’re a social creature (and if you’re reading our blog, we know you are), your December is probably jam-packed with holiday parties, on top of the holiday shopping, travel, and invitations to your cousin’s production of The […]

Sometimes, more is more. This adage is true of holiday Champagne bottles and the life and style of the impossibly chic Martina Mondadori Sartogo. The London-based Italian, founder of Cabana magazine and a Paperless Post design partner, is […]

So, what is an open house anyway? There’s no wrong way to host a holiday open house. Invite the whole neighborhood: school friends, work friends, and your kid’s soccer team. The drinks can be premade, the food can […]

There’s nothing quite like coming home for the holidays. And when you’re lucky enough to be the one hosting all your favorite people in your home, it’s easy to find an entertaining style that works and stick with […]

They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but did “they” ever find themselves in charge of the office holiday party? We’re here to ensure that your event leaves employees, clients, or volunteers feeling appreciated, danced-out, […]

Turning your apartment into The Upside Down from Stranger Things. A Sexy Goldfish costume (this is a thing). Way, way too much candy. However you do Halloween, that’s fantastic. Those that take the haunting hosting into their own […]

They say it’s your birthday – happy birthday to you! We have a suggestion for celebrating that works whether you are turning 26 or 60. Consider gold. Yes, gold. There’s something about a little shine that feels special, […]

Birthday parties often fall into two distinct categories: those that are fun for kids (bounce house, petting zoo, maybe someone leaves crying), and those that are fun for adults (cocktails, gourmet fare, maybe someone leaves crying). But over […]

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 […]

Planning a large professional event takes a little more than just adding a few more bottles to your liquor store run. Thinking through a few essentials details upfront will ensure that your party goes smoothly and your guests […]

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 […]

The classic etiquette is that a dear sibling or other relation officially hosts your baby shower—and maybe that’s okay for the non-control freaks in the room, but it’s hard to let go. We asked four brilliant entertainers (to […]

There’ll be no torn ribbons or reused bachelorette party crowns here… but we do want you to have a well-designed (and fun) baby shower. We talked to four brilliant designers and entertainers on how they threw baby showers […]