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Open House: What Are Your Thanksgiving Plans?
This Thursday, friends and family will gather to socialize, give thanks, and stuff themselves silly. Whether you're hosting or putting in a guest appearance, there's always a lot of preparation and work that goes into every Thanksgiving gathering.
This year my husband and I are driving from Berkeley to Whidbey Island, off the coast of Washington, to stay with his family.
How-To: 12 Tips to Make You a Calm and Collected Hostess
If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, there are a lot of ways to make the holiday less stressful and more enjoyable for yourself. It's best to be well-prepared though, so after you read these tips, you'll want to get cracking!
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Have You Had Any Rude Houseguests This Summer?
In the recent New York Times article It's August. They're Coming For You, tales of house-guest terror unfold, from the guest that will never leave to those that are paid off by their hosts to get the heck out of Dodge. It's definitely worth a read, if you have the time to check it out.
Open House: What's the Worst Houseguest Behavior You've Dealt With?
Summer's definitely the time to take weekend trips, or to host out-of-town weekend guests. So, I've been thinking a lot about how to be a good houseguest, as well as how to host my friends and family in a gracious manner in the upcoming weeks.
Luckily, almost all of the houseguests I've hosted have been perfect guests.
Have You Thrown a Holiday Party This Season?
Maybe your digs aren't as expansive as that of French president's wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who hosted the traditional Christmas party at the Elysee Palace yesterday, but that doesn't mean you can't throw a righteous holiday party yourself! Have you entertained this holiday season?
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Have You Thrown a Holiday Party This Season?
Gift Guide: The Party Girl
Everyone's got one good friend who simply loves to throw parties. For many of my friends, that person is me! Aside from delicious grub, some upbeat dancin' tunes, and a well-stocked bar, I've found that every party needs festive lighting, linens, coasters, versatile furniture and trays, and an eye-catching invite to reel the crowds in.
Are You Hosting Family This Thanksgiving?
Whether you're putting up a sibling or two or an entire extended family, hosting family during the holidays can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Are you welcoming family this Thanksgiving? Source
Are You Hosting Family This Thanksgiving?
Would You Use Succulents as a Centerpiece?
One of the most beautiful weddings I've ever attended used succulents as centerpieces at the reception. The unusual plants were nestled in small colored glass votives that were laden with pretty, tiny pebbles. Would you use succulents as centerpieces at a wedding or a party?
How To: Throw a Ladies' Crafting Party
One of my favorite weekend get-togethers is hosting or attending ladies' crafting days. It's a great way to catch up with friends while finishing pesky crafting projects. Take a look at the slideshow for some of my tips for hosting a ladies' crafting party.
Gift Guide: Books for the Armchair Hostess
If someone you know is suffering from a wealth of party theme ideas, a tendency to unnecessarily purchase cocktail dresses, or a habit of saving recipes she's never cooked, she may be an armchair hostess. If you tend to the problem now, she may have a chance at recovery. This awful affliction requires no medication to be cured, and only some light reading therapy.
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