Entertaining At Home

I’ll do things differently this year.

Hosting doesn’t have to be so stressful.

Mark your calendars.

From Victorian games to haunted gingerbread houses.

Who says you need elaborate board games to have a good time?

Fifty-two cards, endless hours of solo entertainment.

It’s affordable and *so* much fun.

Here’s how to throw the perfect party, every time.

Who knew four little letters could cause so much strife?

Set the mood with these curated soundtracks.

From conversation starting cards to countertop curling.

Bring people together, break the ice, or just provide old friends with new tricks.

Whether you’re hosting inside or out.

When was the last time you played capture the flag?

And 11 other housewarming party ideas.

Your guests will love you for it.

These will brighten up the dreariest of days.

And it’s basically free.

These party games will save your gathering from dull small talk.

The humble deck of playing cards got a major style upgrade.

It’s a small-space miracle worker.

Make the perfect cheese plate in seconds.

A great host means actually enjoying the party yourself.

It’s delightfully plush.

Never wonder what to play on your next game night again.

Here’s how to gamify your next Hallmark movie binge.

Throw a holiday bash to remember without all the stress by using these tips from a top party planner in Beverly Hills.

“Which five liquids would you want to be able to dispense from your fingertips at any given time?”

Friendsgivings and holiday parties, here we come.

Here’s what dinner party pros say just isn’t worth the stress.

Grab a deck of cards and try your hand at these classic games.

If you’re new to the hosting game, especially if you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or another holiday dinner or party, it can be a little scary. You want to have fun, but you also want to make sure everything goes right. And you’re probably worried about following proper etiquette—which can be hard to do when it feels like it’s always changing.

Because everyone deserves a bar cart Don Draper would be proud of.

Wine glasses are a lovely thing to have around, whether you’re enjoying a glass of vino while watching your favorite TV show or hosting a dinner party for 12 people. But this kind of glassware can also be very delicate — we’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve broken a glass while washing dishes or just by setting one on the countertop a little too vigorously.

This foolproof guide is packed with perfect playlist name ideas for every occasion. 

There are picks for every age!

Maximize your floor and seating space.

You can use it for everything from book club, to brunch, to birthday parties.

Honoring the full moon requires introspection, but hosting your own full moon party — chock-full of meaningful rituals — can be a way to draw your loved ones closer and combine your energies for an even greater effect.

Whether you’ve just found your first apartment or you’ve owned a home for 25 years, there are always new tips and tricks you can learn to step up your hosting game — and that includes napkin folding.

It doesn't take much to make your scaled-down celebration memorable.

These pretty platters actually make a lot of sense.

Both online and IRL.

Happy Diwali!

Do you fantasize about having the kind of home that everyone wants to hang out in? Do you daydream about dinner parties where the lights are lit low, the food is delicious and the conversation a mix of intelligent discourse and lighthearted teasing? Do you want to start your own tradition with friends in your own home? Whatever your reasons for wanting to have the kind of place that your friends always want to hang out in, here are the things to try in your space to transform it.

If you are hosting a party this Sunday, you may be pretending that it’s all about the outcome of the battle between Patriots and Seahawks. But, everyone knows that the real reason for any party is for everyone to have a good time and the best way to make that happen is to be a relaxed and happy host. If you want your Superbowl shindig to be a success, the time between now and Sunday evening is key.

I’ve been working with flowers for a few years now, yet somehow I do not own a vase. Not a single one – and frankly, you don’t need one! When it’s time to display some flowers, I can always scrounge up plenty of teapots, teacups, bottles, bowls, and more. Here are some of my favorite flower-holding alternatives. Teapot: Above we have my grocery store flower arrangement, plonked in a teapot.

If you’ve ever wondered if The Clapper works as great as the commercial is or if the ShamWow! really can clean up all of that water then consider hosting a White Elephant gift exchange holiday party this year with a fun twist – As Seen On TV products. Check out party details after the jump.RULES FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE:1) Ask your guests to bring a wrapped and unlabeled As Seen on TV gift.

Here's how to keep them stress-free at your next holiday party.