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Read It: The Reluctant Entertainer

Sandy Coughlin’s new book, The Reluctant Entertainer: Every Woman’s Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality, has some fantastic advice on taking back the joy of hosting while making your next event fabulous. Focusing on the fundamental reasons for entertaining, Coughlin provides a refreshing perspective on the act of hosting in general. The delight of spending [...]

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“Showered Love” Baby Shower

Who: Ani Kitsinian Where: Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale, CA How many guests: 85 What time of year: October 2010 Reason: Baby shower for her sister-in-law Ani Kitsinian created a fabulous baby shower for her sister-in-law, Eliza, revolving around the theme “Showered Love.” The bright colors, upside down umbrellas, and floral designs provided a whimsical and [...]

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Annual Rogers’ Christmas Celebration

Who: Talia Rogers Where: Newberry, FL, near Gainesville How many guests: 20 What time of year: December 2010 Reason: Annual Christmas Celebration I was going to post a different party today, but when Talia emailed about her family’s new holiday tradition, I knew I had to post this instead. Her party just goes to show [...]

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Shannon’s Beachy Rehearsal Dinner

Who: Shannon Tual Where: Her Matron of Honor’s house in Richmond, Virginia How many guests: 35 What time of year: August 2010 Reason: Her wedding rehearsal dinner With the weather being blistery cold here in New York, I thought it’d be fun to feature a party with a beach theme thrown at the height of [...]

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Pirate Party, Chest

A Pirate Party for Captain Tyler

Who: Chris Nease Where: Her house in Chester, Virginia How many guests: 5 What time of year: September 2010 Reason: Her son Tyler’s 8th birthday It’s a tough job to fashion a classy pirate party, but Chris Nease makes it look easy. During this swashbuckling birthday event for her son, Chris combined both sophistication and [...]

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Preston's Thanksgiving

Preston’s Thanksgiving

Who: Preston Bailey Where: His studio in NYC How many guests: 50 What time of year: Thanksgiving 2010 Reason: Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends For this year’s Thanksgiving celebration, Preston wanted to create the ultimate all-white Thanksgiving. But what accents white better than tiny (or in Preston’s case, large) pops of color? Preston says: [...]

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Kellie's Thanksgiving Table

Kellie’s Thanksgiving Table

Who: Kellie Daab Where: Her House in Springsboro, Ohio How many guests: 12 (set for 22) What time of year: Thanksgiving 2009 Reason: Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. In addition to stuffing myself with a lot of my favorite food (hello mashed potatoes!), I really enjoy getting [...]

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A Gracious Welcome

Read It: A Gracious Welcome

So you threw an amazing party. Congratulations, your work is done! Oh wait, who’s that still sitting in your living room? Whether for an hour or a weekend, entertaining guests can be a daunting task. I, for one, have experienced both ends of the spectrum: the stress of accommodating others and the horror of sleeping [...]

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Cho's CarnEvil Party, Cake

Cho’s CarnEvil Party

Who: Cho Phillips Where: Her House in Rocklin, CA How many guests: 200+ What time of year: October 2010 Reason: CarnEvil 2010: A Halloween-Inspired Birthday Event Fire dancers, search lights, contortionists, body paint artists…this was not just another day in Rocklin, California. In celebration of Halloween and turning 40, Cho Phillips of The Wedding Planning [...]

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Shaken, Not Stirred, Party

“Shaken, Not Stirred” A Surprise 007 30th Birthday Party

Who: Jacqueline Weppner of Merci New York Where: Hudson Terrace in New York City How many guests: 75 What time of year: October 2010 Reason: “Shaken, Not Stirred,” A Surprise (007) 30th Birthday Party for Mike Weppner For many, including myself, James Bond is the definition of class. His suave and sophisticated persona has made [...]

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Adam's Masquerade, Tabletop

Adam’s Masquerade Dinner Party

Who: Adam Aleksander and friends Where: East Village Loft How many guests: 70 per night What time of year: July 2009 Reason: Carnivale of Ascension Masquerade Dinner party For Halloween week, we have a special party to feature– a masquerade dinner party held three nights in a row. Entertaining for one evening can seem daunting, [...]

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Joanna's Tea Party, Guests

Joanna’s Tea Party Eggs-travaganza

Who: Joanna Gordon Where: Her House in Brunswick, NJ How many guests: 10 What time of year: Spring (weekend before Easter) Reason: Tea Party Eggs-travaganza for her daughter’s 7th birthday A springtime tea party is always a treat but when you’re seven years old it is a fairy tale. That is exactly the way Joanna [...]

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Expecting mom, Jungle Baby Shower

Jungle Baby Shower

Who: Sharon Dalton Where: Her backyard in Simi Valley, California How many guests: 40 What time of year: January 2010 Reason: Her sister-in-law Elizabeth and brother Derek’s baby shower After collecting stuffed animals for an entire year to decorate, Sharon threw her brother and sister-in-law an epic party that was hard to forget. All I [...]

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Birthday girl, A Cowgirl's Dream Party

A Cowgirl’s Dream Party

Who: Hannah Trowbridge for her two year old niece Where: Gosport, Indiana How many guests: 70 (16 children) What time of year: Summer 2010 Reason: Macy’s 2nd Birthday Being a city girl, I haven’t had much experience with farm life but after hearing about one country girl’s birthday extravaganza I can definitely understand the appeal. [...]

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Leigh's Baby Shower: Expecting Mother

Leigh’s Baby Shower

Who: Anne Bowen & Friends Where: Her shop in Charlestown, South Carolina How many guests: 22 What time of year: Summer 2010 Reason: Leigh and Bryan’s Baby Shower With help from friends, Anne used her shop to create an intimate gathering for Leigh and their friends. She used bold, primary colors, and I was especially [...]

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Cindis Carnival: Desserts

Cindi’s Carnival

Who: Cindi Brooks Where: Her own backyard How many guests: 18 adults, 7 children What time of year: Summer 2010 Reason: Her daughter’s 4th birthday party When I heard that Cindi’s four year old daughter asked for a birthday party based on the dark film Moongirl, I was immediately intrigued. Such a bold request required [...]

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Damask Shower: Girl Writing

Damask Bridal Shower for Misty

Who: Ebony Sparkes thrown for her baby sister Misty Where: Clubhouse in Leesburg, Virginia How many guests: 35 What time of year: April 2010 Reason: Misty’s Wedding Shower I absolutely loved seeing how crafty and clever Ebony and her mom were in decorating for Misty’s Bridal shower. The wedding colors are a vibrant fuchsia and [...]

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Patti's Easter Party: Patti and Eric

Patti’s Easter Party

Who: Patti Davis Where: Her home How many guests: 8 What time of year: April Reason: Easter Dinner When we spoke on the phone, Patti mentioned that her mom was a big party thrower, which led her to do it in college, and slowly evolved into what it is now. She writes a great blog [...]

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Berries and Bellinis: Lamp

Berries and Bellinis

Who: Courtney Dial thrown for Joy Beth Bodie Where: On the patio of a historic home in Nashville, TN What time of year: Late July Reason: Birthday Party The following is from Courtney: Joy Beth is known for her fabulous baking skills and love of desserts, so I knew  I wanted to do something whimsical [...]

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Aaron in Wonderland: Party Montage

Aaron in Wonderland: From Concept to Party

When I first saw Aaron’s party submission, I knew instantly I’d  have to feature it. The sketches he created were just as magical as the party itself. Exquisite. I also loved Aaron’s party tip: “My party planning tips are take an idea you are passionate about and run with it to the very end! Pick [...]

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