parties
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Etiquette
When to send party invitations for your next get-together
When it comes to sending out party invitations, timing is everything. If you send an invitation too early, it may sit at the bottom of your guests’ inboxes, forgotten. If you send it too late, your guests may […]
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Etiquette
15 fool-proof conversation starters for every kind of party
Some people are just naturally good at starting (and holding up their end of) conversations in social settings. From partying with people they’ve just met, to mingling with colleagues at an office event, they’re chatting up a storm […]
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Birthday
Easy kids’ birthday cakes—and the invitations to match
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 […]
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Birthday
Heather Taylor on throwing a kids’ birthday party that adults will actually love
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 […]
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Interviews
Happy Menocal’s art of the last minute summer dinner party
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 […]
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Interviews
How to throw the best outdoor party with Mary Katrantzou
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 […]
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Holidays
Picking the perfect date for your holiday party
There are four 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 have to wait until the weekend. If you’ve […]