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 […]

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 […]

When it comes to throwing a full-circle themed kids’ birthday party, wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to turn your house into a playpen? The solution: a change of venue. We went looking for just the […]

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 […]

Picking the perfect date for your holiday party There are three Saturdays in the entire holiday season. Seriously. The good news, though, is that there are plenty of other opportune times to host a holiday party—you don’t just […]

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 […]

Grandmothers are bastions of fine manners, and ours always had strong opinions on drinks—mixed, shaken, stirred, and especially spilled. A consummate hostess, she taught us that putting one’s guests at ease is the golden rule of giving a […]