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Best Poufs on Parade: Comfortable Extra Seating

When we need extra seating, our go-to move consists of footstools and chairs from the kitchen. But we're really starting to admire the poof--and its design quality. Squishy and comfy, they can be ...

Waiting for Perfect Before Inviting Guests

Getting our homes just the way we like them can take time. Sometimes we don’t always have the budget to complete all our projects at once, and other times our homes are just one, ongoing evolution ...

Entertaining: And The Art of Giving Directions

When I entertain, I always go the extra mile when giving directions to my home. If guests plan their route with the assistance of a web source, they will no doubt be sent over incredibly steep, 'Frisc...

Modern Dining Inspiration from Top Interior Designers!

We combed through a few of our favorite Austin interior designer portfolios to bring you eight simple and modern dining rooms full of great ideas to incorporate this holiday season. Borrow a few of t...

Round Up: Fave Accessories For Outdoor Entertaining

Southern California really offers outdoor living year round so take your upcoming holiday party outside and enjoy the cool evening air. Here is a round up of neat outdoor accessories to add flavor a...

DIY Flower Frog

We've always flown by the seat of our pants when it comes to arranging flowers, but there is something to be said for knowing how to create the perfect bouquet. Usually, that's when a flower frog i...

Pets At The Party: How To Manage

We're big fans of having our pets around at a party. Additionally, our guests know they're always welcome to bring their dog along for the eventful eve. That being said, one step of our party preppi...

Extra Tables Needed: During A Party

During a party, we like to mingle, socialize, drink and eat (sometimes all at once). But throughout the evening, we might need to set a drink down to shake a hand or stop eating in order to introdu...

Entertaining with Eat Drink Chic
Melbourne

While there are a lot of different elements that go into throwing a good party, we're always on the lookout for those special little touches that take entertaining to the next level. Our new favourit...

Entertaining: Without A Coat Closet

We've never been lucky enough to have had a coat closet. When we do entertain guests, coats and purses usually go straight on our bed. But recently, we got a new duvet cover and didn't want it to be...

Create a Gorgeous Vignette in 6 Steps!

If you’ve been wondering where to improve your décor in preparation for all the guests that will be filtering through your home during the holidays (but don’t have a lot of time or money to inve...

5 Favorite Home Bars

We don't know about you guys, but we're really, really happy it's Friday. It's been a long week and we are looking forward to entertaining close friends at home with the help of our home bar. Let'...

Your Most Epic Entertaining Disasters

With the holidays on the way and November’s entertaining month in full force here at Apartment Therapy, we’re striving to bring you posts to help with your upcoming entertaining events. Though we...

Entertaining: At The Drop Of A Hat

Just last week, a friend of ours threw a last minute get-together. The evening of friends and food went off without a hitch and it got us thinking--entertaining at the drop of a hat is so enjoyable. ...

Party Lighting: For The Bathroom

When prepping our home for an evening of entertaining, we always like to pay special attention to the bathroom. It's the one room in the house where guests are left alone (to judge, peek, etc.) and...

The Cutest Photo Booth Idea to Steal

Of all the things we've seen today, nothing brought a smile to our face like this photo booth made from a spare sheet of plywood with cutouts, some wallpaper, ornate/vintage picture frames and some ...

Photobooth Love

Our friend threw a party recently in her small backyard area and had a bunch of friends come by for Fall cocktails and fun. She also added an extra element of fun into the space......

Roundup: Glass Wine Decanters

We love some of the details at restaurants, like when the waiter pours the wine into a decanter and then serves it to the table. Since dining like this is definitely not really an option for us, we ...

Accommodating A Large Group in A Small Space

Heidi shows us that you don't need a ton of space to accommodate 35 people for dinner. Utilizing the concrete floor of a yoga studio, Heidi and her helpers make it happen......

My Great Outdoors: Rebecca's Small City Backyard

Name: Rebecca Orlov Location: Los Angeles, CA Type of space: Small city backyard behind our quad-plex. Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When we moved into our new apartment la...

5 Colorful Etsy Finds for Outside

click for more picsWhen it's time to take the party outside we like to have a couple of colorful punches to make things feel festive. So searching etsy, we found a some simple accessories sure to mak...

How To: Welcome Guests with Children

Although I'm kidless, many of my friends are not, so it's not unusual that plans often involve friends and their offspring. Being a bit of overgrown kid myself, I've collected a lot of toys over the ...

5 Excuses To Invite People Over

It's been one of my resolutions (literally for years) to invite people over more often. And for some reason it just doesn't happen as often as I'd like. I've got tons of excuses: I'm tired, the plac...

6 Tips For A Cinco De Mayo Celebration At Home

Celebrating Cinco De Mayo calls for friends and family so invite your friends over for a little party. After the jump, check out a few tips to enjoy a fun and fabulous Cinco De Mayo party at home....

Roundup: Best Hand Soap To Impress Guests

Perhaps it's a case of the grass always being greener, but it seems that whenever we go over to a friend's house and use the bathroom, their hand soap smells better than ours. Maybe theirs is more ex...

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