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Holidays Beyond witches brew: 20 Halloween cocktails that are not NOT haunted
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. Whether your style is Haunting of Hill […]
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Holidays 13 ideas for a classic Halloween party that’s more than a little spooky
Halloween party trends come and go. One year you may see an overwhelming number of scary clowns (remember that bad, bad year?), the next about a thousand rats and their favorite slices, and the next all the poor […]
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Holidays Hauntingly chic Halloween party ideas and inspiration
Diana Vreeland once said that life needed “a splash of bad taste.” Unfortunately, most Halloween celebrations go heavy on the sprinkling hand. It’s a shame, really, because Halloween provides the perfect atmosphere for a fabulous party. This year, […]
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Holidays How to throw a spooky Halloween party
While we can never quite predict which costumes are going to make the biggest splash, (sourdough bread perhaps?) we know for certain Halloween is going to look a lot different this year. But that doesn’t mean you have […]
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Holidays Ideas for a low-key and creepy Halloween party
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 […]
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Partnerships Magical kids’ birthday parties with Meri Meri
Planning a little kid’s birthday party magic? Look no further than the British stationery company—and our design partner—Meri Meri. Their playful motifs captivate kids’ imaginations while their stylish color palettes and illustrations get a thumbs up from parents. We […]
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Baby and Kids Modern baby shower ideas
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 […]
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Partnerships Just our type: introducing Venamour for Paperless Post
If you haven’t heard of Venamour, you’re probably not wedding planning. For the rest of us, the sought-after stationer is quickly becoming a staple of stylish brides, thanks to art director Lisa Hedge, whose designs weave romantic florals […]
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Partnerships A very Anthropologie holiday with Jodie Harrison
The holidays are still well off on the horizon (though it won’t feel that way for long), but we just couldn’t wait to introduce our newest design partner, Anthropologie. Known for their bohemian take on both home and […]
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Partnerships Hello!Lucky’s new book is magical!
Bringing Hello!Lucky’s sunny and punny illustrations online is one of our happiest achievements. We now get to celebrate yet another new medium for their genius: children’s books! On the eve of their newest release, My Mom is Magical, […]
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Baby and Kids Easy go-to gifts for babies, toddlers, and kids
There’s a certain moment in your life when you realize that you’re not only buying gifts for your friends anymore—you’re buying things for their children. If you’re anything like us, you might also end up forgetting the precise […]
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Holidays Perfect holiday party hostess gifts
Being a guest is mostly easy. Dress nice, show up, have fun, send a thank you note after, and oh: bring a gift. But what? We’re glad you asked. We think you’re ready to graduate from the nearest […]
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Holidays New holiday party themes from abroad
There’s a place for big ugly sweaters, snowman cookies, and caroling, but if you do them every year, they get a bit less special. For an original spin on the holiday season, we put together some party ideas […]
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Baby and Kids Easy Halloween decor and supplies for family parties
Spare yourself the toil and trouble of getting the dilapidated haunted house of your kids’ dreams: our designers went looking for party supplies that make This Old Haunted House a nearly DIY-free project. Card shown above: “Little Treats” […]
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Baby and Kids Insta-perfect baby shower ideas, supplies, and decor
Welcome to the world, baby! Well, they’re not here just yet—and truthfully, if the world they enter is as good looking as the party you’re about to throw, that’s one lucky kid. We put together some must-haves and […]