summer entertaining

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re a fan of interiors, you’ve heard of Schumacher. Sought after by tastemakers, celebrities, and designers alike, the beloved American design house has produced thousands of patterns since its start in 1889, ranging from classic to contemporary. […]

PSA: You don’t have to confine your fiesta-themed fêtes to Cinco de Mayo. In fact, we think that a Mexican-inspired get-together is perfect for any summer day. Later sunsets and warmer evenings invite everyone to linger outdoors, while […]

When temperatures climb into the 90s, there’s nowhere we’d rather be than near some water. And if you’re lucky enough to have access to a swimming pool, a hot day naturally lends itself to entertaining beside it… or […]

Anna Bond knows a thing or two about entertaining. As the co-founder and creative director of Rifle Paper Co., her designs have set the tone for chic celebrations and casual get-togethers since she founded the company with her […]

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 […]

Our partner Gray Malin’s sun-dappled photos and party optimism have given us reason to celebrate—so we thought to ask him how he keeps the party going all summer long.     You’ve documented a lot of summertime celebrating: […]

Even if your last day of school was more than a few years ago, summer never stops feeling a little special. The sun is hot and the days are long and no one wants to be stuck inside. […]