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As we approach the final days of the January Cure, the celebratory get-together is looming larger in my mind. I enjoy hosting, but there are still usually stressors and worries involved, even when I'm hosting my dearest friends. As I prepare for the big night, I'm going to keep a few things in mind to eliminate that worry and to help me make the most of it. More

All the hard work is behind us! Tonight, we get ready for our celebrations this weekend. And since I'm having a cocktail party, it meant gathering supplies for my bar. Here's how I set it up:

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Kids know how to party! Check out the latest festive celebrations from Apartment Therapy's Family channel:

• Elliott's Fantastic Mr. Fox Party
• Owen's Cowboy Party
• Ava's Camping Party
• Gabe's Pinwheel Party
• Kieran's "Up!" Balloon Party

I love trays. I use them all the time and can't really get enough. So I am quite excited that I recently ran across a fabulous herringbone tray that just stole my heart and got my DIY juices flowing. Follow me after the jump to find out more. More

My birthday party planning is a bit delayed this year, as two of my dearest friends have been out of town, but it's given me time to think about why I like to have birthday parties in the first place. I know there is a vocal group of people in the "Stop Throwing Parties About Yourself" camp, as well as the "No Presents, EVER" faction, but to me, a birthday party is a way to thank everyone who's made the past year of my life so fantastic… More

After Christmas ran off and left my front door completely bare, I've been in wreath withdrawal. I need some greenery and color back in my life, and this pretty wreath fits the bill perfectly! More

Love the Apartment Therapy Tours? Want to join our team and share stylish spaces from your area? Apartment Therapy is putting out a special call for Tour Contributors! If you've got strong photography skills, an excellent eye for design and are inspired by wonderfully designed homes and the people who live in them, read on. More

Dear Readers, It's that time again; time for the Fifth Annual Homies, the biggest linkfest of our year. Starting this Friday, we will be inviting you to share your favorite home design and home cooking blogs, and dig deep into the blogosphere. All info is below and THANK YOU to all of those who submitted logo designs this year. I'll be following up with a post sharing the other best designs we received.

Best, Maxwell More

The salt and pepper grinders in my house are disposable plastic eyesores. Not a beautiful tabletop display, to say the least. But the majority of collections around the blogosphere seem to be made up of mostly shakers, not mills, so I gathered my personal favorites for salt and pepper mills that are guaranteed to be as striking as they are functional. More