dinner parties
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Holidays
26 New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world to ring in the new year
Whether you love celebrating the new year with a wild party or in quiet reflection, New Year’s Eve is all about waving goodbye to the current year and hello to the next. Many New Year’s traditions reflect this […]
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Interviews
How to host a stylish summer party at home with Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler’s designs are fit for any season, but the bright colors, nautical notions, and groovy resort-wear looks of his summer invitations have us in the mood for a party. And what could be better on a balmy […]
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Behind the Scenes
Celebrating 15 years of Paperless Post
Fifteen years ago, Paperless Post began with a simple idea: that online communication could be both beautiful and functional. Since 2009 we’ve helped over 200 million people connect for moments big and small—and as “The New York Times”’s […]
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Get-Togethers
8 unique dinner party ideas for a memorable evening
Whether your dinner parties are the talk of the town or you’re planning your first one ever, make this dinner party the most fun, effortless, and memorable one of all. Planning a dinner party around a theme is […]
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Holidays
Good fortune awaits with our take on these golden Lunar New Year traditions
Tired of the cold drab of winter? Sweater weather may not be over yet, but there’s hope on the horizon because Lunar New Year is right around the corner! Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year […]
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Etiquette
How to host Thanksgiving like the Charleston-based couple behind Basic Projects
Welcome back to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is). From entertaining […]
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Get-Togethers
How to host a mind-bending murder mystery party
Intrigue, suspicion, and murder most foul—as long as it’s all fictional, these elements can come together to create a fun-filled party your guests will never forget. Anyone who has ever attended a murder mystery party can attest to […]
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Interviews
Welcome to John Derian’s cabinet of curiosities
For more than a decade, découpage extraordinaire John Derian has been infusing his Paperless Post invitations and greeting cards with images from his vast and intriguing collection of rare and beautiful ephemera. Is that a skeleton by a […]
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Get-Togethers
How to host a French dinner party from start to fin with Eric Goujou
Trends tend to come and go with the seasons, and these days, every other week. But very few stick around long enough to intrigue and enrapture the general population for hundreds of years. French culture, an aesthetic in […]
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Interviews
Italian accents: Family-run brand Lisa Corti’s philosophy for entertaining
You don’t need to book a transatlantic flight this summer to add a touch of Italy to your entertaining plans. Our exclusive new collaboration with Lisa Corti, the iconic Italian textile and lifestyle brand, guarantees to give your […]
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Birthday
13 birthday dinner party ideas that are both sophisticated and seriously fun
You say it’s your birthday, and you’re in need of some unforgettable birthday dinner party ideas. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Birthday dinners are a wonderful way to get your favorite people together, indulge in great […]
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Interviews
Party people: Derek Blasberg’s adult birthday party dos and don’ts
Welcome to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is!). From entertaining extraordinaires […]
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Interviews
Event planner Bronson van Wyck crafts tablescapes inspired by Oscar de la Renta for Paperless Post
“A memorable table starts with memorable guests,” says event design mastermind Bronson van Wyck. “If you aren’t filling your table with the best people, it’s time to upgrade your guest list.” He may have a soft spot for […]
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Interviews
Saúde! 10 tips for hosting a Portugal-style al fresco dinner party with Carolina Irving and Daughters
Nothing against the whole minimalism movement, but when it comes to hosting outdoor parties, we’re all about doing it to the max. More colors, more prints, more fun. Our friends at Carolina Irving & Daughters (that would be […]
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Interviews
How to throw a farm-to-table dinner party like Peter Som
You don’t need a farm to throw a farm-to-table dinner party. Take it from our friend Peter Som, the award-winning fashion designer and culinary creator known for throwing delectable outdoor dinner parties at his Sag Harbor, NY summer […]
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Get-Togethers
How to host Thanksgiving the Southern way, according to real, live Southerners
When it comes to good old-fashioned hospitality and finger-licking delicious cuisine, no place does it quite like the American South. So it’s only natural we’d want to include some of the South’s finest qualities in our next Thanksgiving […]