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Dinner Party Ideas


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Dinner parties are a classic and warm way to entertain at home and can feature a homemade meal, a potluck buffet or even a fun theme. A dinner party can also be an economical way to celebrate a special occasion.

Even if you're not a master chef, our experts are happy to share great dinner party menu ideas, themes, easy recipes and decorating tips to make your next dinner party a success.

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The Power of Scent and Color
Both color and scent have emotional components to them. They can help to cheer you up or calm you down. They can trigger a memory or help to bring balance to your life.Here are a few facts about various colors and scents that you might find interesting along with fresh floral examples of each.


 
"Bead" Perfect Flower Vases
It's really easy to make a beaded vase and it's, not to mention, a great project to do together with your children. You can really get creative with the choice of beads and the different colors and textures. Enjoy!


 
The Basics for Stocking a Small Bar
An excerpt from Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison.If you have a bar in your home and entertain often, its a good idea to always keep your bar stocked with the basic necessities.  But what are the basic necessities? In addition to having your own favorites on hand, here is a list of the liquors, garnishes and mixers every at home bar should never be without.


 
Cheap, Tasty and Easy Nibbles
An excerpt from Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and party planning is no exception - just let Celebrations.com be your guide and you'll never find yourself lost again! Here, we offer you a list of tasty, easy to make, inexpensive bite sized treats so that the next time unexpected company arrives or you're given a two hour advance to assemble cocktails for a group of friends, you can pull it off quickly and smoothly.


 
Healthy Skirt Steak Marinades
If you haven't been well acquainted with skirt steak in the past, skirt steak is a great meat to marinate and cook on the grill. It's one of the most flavorful steak cuts, but also one of the tougher ones too, which is why it's so great to marinate. Skirt steaks are one of mine and my clients' favorite steaks, and they're made even more delicious with the easy-to-make tasty marinades.


 
Simple Pieces Needed for Easy Entertaining
An Excerpt from Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Party Planning Guide by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison.There are a few things that every good hostess needs to ensure simple and easy entertaining. We have a list of products that will prepare you for a party any place, anytime.


 
The Perfect Seating Formula
An Excerpt from Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Guide to Creative Entertaining By Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth HarrisonIf you ever get stressed out about seating charts, or the mere sight of a big venue with empty spaces frightens you, then this plan is made for you! We have great tips to help you stay organized while you plan your seating chart for your next event. Just follow a few simple rules in this formula and you'll find yourself cool as a cucumber.


 
Anatomy of an Invitation
An Excerpt from Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison.The first step for any party planner is to send out invitations. Easy to do, right? Well, we all remember to include the basic who, what, when and where information, but its easy to overlook the small details that can make a big difference. Make sure your invites communicate all the important information clearly so that guests won't hesitate to RSVP, yes! to your next bash.


 
Super Finds from the Supermarket
An Excerpt from Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Party Planning Guide by Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth HarrisonWord of advice: do not take your supermarket for granted; it's actually full of treasures that create delicious treats. Through the aisles you'll find everything from Marshmallow Fluff, peanut butter, and ice cream. Mixed with other things, you get amazing results.


 
 
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