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 […]

“Witch, Please” by Paperless Post Diana Vreeland once said that life needed “a splash of bad taste.” Unfortunately, most Halloween celebrations go heavy on the sprinkling hand. It’s a shame, really, because Halloween provides the perfect atmosphere for […]

Animatronic zombies, peeled grape eyeballs, fake blood stains on your carpet: some Halloween parties can require an almost overwhelming amount of planning and clean-up. Not the way we like to throw them, though. This year, use one of […]

Spare yourself the toil and trouble of getting the dilapidated haunted house of your kids’ dreams: our designers went looking for party supplies that make This Old Haunted House a nearly DIY-free project. Card shown above: “Little Treats” […]

Let’s summon the spirits. Reformed goths, Donner party animals, and weekend witches alike can find something to love about Halloween—putting on a mask is often the best way to express yourself. We put together some fun accents and […]

Welcome to the world, baby! Well, they’re not here just yet—and truthfully, if the world they enter is as good looking as the party you’re about to throw, that’s one lucky kid. We put together some must-haves and […]

As a school administrator, teacher, or parent, you’re well-informed of the challenges of keeping kids and adults alike on task and well-behaved. Back-to-school events are a great opportunity to start building involvement early, so we wanted to offer […]

Why is it that some of the most confident and charming work colleagues suddenly declare themselves “clueless” when it comes to formal work events? There’s no manual to it, granted, but there’s no magic trick behind an enjoyable […]

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. […]

It’s happened to the best of us (some more often than others): you’re out enjoying a few libations with friends when suddenly “a few” has evolved into “too many.” No, you’re not an overeager teenager with a fake […]