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By Yelena Jenkins
Hosting a potluck dinner is an easy, low-stress way to entertain your friends and family. Potlucks create a communal spirit and encourage casual conversation among your guests. more
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By Amy Berman
The French Macaron is a chic alternative for the “grown up” party favor. A macaron is a delicate almond sandwich cookie filled with creamy butter creams, preserves or rich chocolate ganache—perfect complement to any dinner, bridal shower, wedding, or birthday. more
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By Yelena Jenkins
Everything old is new again, including the retro-chic fondue party. This simple but crowd-pleasing fete encourages conversation and mingling - two musts for a successful dinner party. Read on for recipes, tips and expert advice - you won't have to think of a thing. more
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By Yelena Jenkins
Cocktail party lingo got you down? Confused about the difference between an appetizer, a canapé and an amuse-bouche? more
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By Yelena Jenkins
Wine and cheese parties are a great way for guests to mingle and try new things. The nice thing about these parties is that they are so versatile - they can range from sophisticated and upscale to super casual, and are a cinch to plan. more
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By Amy Berman
Whether you’re having a BBQ, picnic, or dinner party, amid all of the hustle and bustle of party excitement, you need a refreshing and portable dessert to end a perfect gathering.
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By Andrea Correale
Salad (n): Boring, yet required. Stands between your guests and appetizers and the main course during dinner.
Cast away that definition of leafy greens. These five great ideas for will take you beyond the salad bowl and make your guests excited about salad again.
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By Yelena Jenkins
In Part One, we covered the basics for writing and designing a fabulous invitation. In Part Two, you'll learn about timing your invites, creating a guest list and tracking RSVPs. more
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By Yelena Jenkins
When planning your next event, invitations might be the last thing on your mind. And between design and etiquette, making the right choice can be a chore. That's why we've made it easy: more
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By Yelena Jenkins
Take your party planning international and host a unique
Around the World theme party more
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By Andrea Correale
Spring brings many reasons to celebrate; Bridal showers, Mother’s Day, Graduation, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Father’s Day, Cinco de Mayo more
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By Mindy Kobrin
Easter is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring. Join me in tipping our bonnet to the Queen with a traditional English Easter dinner. more
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By Mindy Kobrin
Take a trip to Greece this Easter with some of my favorite Greek Easter Dinner recipes. more
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By Jeanne Benedict
“Simple but refined.” That is how master chef Wolfgang Puck described the menu he has planned for this year’s 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball. more
By Mindy Kobrin
Let us be your lucky charm this St. Patrick’s Day. We want to help you throw the most Irish of parties this March 17th. more
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By Mindy Kobrin Begin producing your own Oscar Party now – and make your own Oscar Party favors. more
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By Mindy Kobrin Ancient Greek and Roman mythology is closely connected to our modern ideas about Valentine’s Day including the well-known myth of how the rose got its thorns. more
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By Mindy Kobrin
Valentine’s Day is an ideal time to enchant and entice! Whether you’re looking for love or reveling in your single statustry these Top 5 Cupid Concoctions and a nibble or two for a kiss-worthy cocktail party everyone will “love.” , more
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By Jeanne Benedict
Take pleasure in simplicity this Valentine’s Day by creating an easy and elegant dinner for two. more
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By Mindy Kobrin
Howdy Pardner! Looking to get everyone together for some good ole fashioned down-home fun? Try serving up a Country Western dinner party. more
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By Mindy Kobrin
It's your turn to host the book club. Last time the group ordered pizza and served soda. This time, turn the book club meeting into a book club Celebration by making a few tasty bites and more
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By Mindy Kobrin
Guided by a top New York City chef, we’ll dress up your fall dinner table with food displays and natural decorations to celebrate the season. more
By Mindy Kobrin
Wonder how the culinary world’s best pair wines and cheese and make sensational comfort food look extraordinary? more
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By Jeanne Benedict
I decided to get fussy for Father's Day and make my husband Quail Eggs Benedict Blini. Here's the recipe along with a photo of his breakfast spread. more
By Jeanne Benedict
Looking to liven up your cookbook shelf? Check out "Dishing With the Kitchen Virgin," by Susan Reinhardt. more
By Jeanne Benedict I’m a girly girl. A pink-themed cocktail party with my best girlfriends is just about as good as it gets! more
By Jeanne Benedict
Spark conversation at your next party by presenting hors d'oeuvres in a unique way. more
By Jeanne Benedict
Welcome spring with these ideas for dressing up food with flowers.
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By Jeanne Benedict
Throw this fierce fete in your living room while watching the Project Runway finale! more
By Jeanne Benedict
Ultra hip and standing 3 1/2 feet tall, this acrylic Martini glass ice cooler will wow guests at your next cocktail party. more
By Jeanne Benedict
For the last two years, official Academy Awards events have done away with giving celebrities lavish gift bags as Oscar party favors, but swag parties are all the rage this week in Hollywood. more
By Mindy Kobrin
Even with Vanity Fair's cancellation of its famed Los Angeles Oscar Party, you can still celebrate like the stars! Indulge in a burger from In-N-Out, the legendary celebrity-favoured joint, then wash it down with famously inspired drinks! more
By Jeanne Benedict
Vote for red, white and blue cocktails at your Super Tuesday festivities. more
By Jeanne Benedict
From light-up cube seats to Phillipe Starck Ghost Chairs, party rental companies allow guests to sit in style. more
By Jeanne Benedict
Potlucks have never gone out of style. But how do you achieve a stylish design on the tabletop when everyone's serving ware is different? more
By Mindy Kobrin
One of my favorite "on the fly" spots for great hostess, getaway travel gifts and "upon arrival party-ready" items is the brainstorm of John Sencion and Brad John. more
By Jeanne Benedict
When Lisa Rinna hosted a party for the reopening of her boutique clothing store, Belle Gray, she turned to the PR Store for guests' party packs. more
By Jeanne Benedict
With women running for president and heading up corporations, I wonder if the word "hostess" has a place in today's world. Absolutely! more
By Mindy Kobrin
The energy and excitement has continued into the New Year and promises to make 2008, 200gr8! more
By Jeanne Benedict
Swarovski sparkles with New Year’s Eve party ideas that you can do at home.
Personalized Crystal Letter Bottle of Bubbly
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By Jeanne Benedict
Congratulations to beeblossom73 who won the "The Popcorn Factory Celebration Basket" (see below)! more
By Jeanne Benedict
Congratulations to kht0330 who won the "The Popcorn Factory Celebration Basket" (see below)! more
By Jeanne Benedict
Whenever my friends or business associates call with plans to visit Los Angeles they ask, “Where can I see some celebrities?” more
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