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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 […]

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 […]

Practicing social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite fall activities this year. Seeking out excuses to host outdoor parties to look forward to is more important now than ever. After a week of working from home, […]

So you are thinking about going a little further afield to tie the knot? Inviting your guests to spend a few days in paradise with you is as dreamy as it gets—if you can nail the logistics. We […]

So, you’re having a baby. And feeling all the feelings. As you get ready for your baby shower, it can be both exciting and overwhelming trying to figure out what to register for. We asked some in-the-know parents […]

The new rule for throwing a modern baby shower is that there are no rules: the decor is no longer limited to baby blues and blush, and modern baby shower invitations can be as sweet or cheeky as you […]

We get it. Professional events can be boring at best and pointless at worst. In The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, author Priya Parker, an expert in conflict resolution, argues that we’re just […]

Porter and Hollister Hovey, the sisters behind the beloved staging and interior styling company, Hovey Design, have a knack for transforming empty spaces into charming homes with relaxed vibes in the span of a few hours. Known for […]

You don’t have to be a professional event planner to plan a successful professional event. While we can’t put your client presentation together for you or stuff swag bags, we can help make sure all your guests are […]

Is there anything better than a themed party? If you’re a kid about to celebrate a birthday, probably not. If you’re a parent of that kid, you have cause to celebrate too, because planning and throwing a simple themed […]

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. The founder of Cabana magazine and Paperless Post design partner is a living example of the […]

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 pre-made, the food can go out in nibble-friendly increments, and the […]

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, […]

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 […]