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 […]

Parents and non-parents alike tend to think they’ve got baby shower gifts all wrapped up. You get the Goodnight Moon, a mobile, bada-bing, bada-boom. Or maybe not. We talked to four very together mothers about what they exactly […]

One good turn deserves another. Should you receive a great gift, stop and enjoy the moment. But remember that you’ve now got an important task: a thank you note. Don’t worry—writing a great thank you note is no […]

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 […]

You already know this year’s Halloween is going to be dominated by scary clowns. However, if you’re interested in your festivities being a little more elegant and a little less “sewer-dwelling monster,” treat your guests to a Halloween […]