Jul 03, 2008 -
Want to learn how to make your Summer soirees a little more eco friendly? Elizabeth Rogers, the best-selling author of The Green Book, recently gave me some tips for throwing parties that won't negatively impact the planet. So many times when we're busy organizing a backyard bash or a big dinner party, we forget the impact that all of our disposable cups and plastic party favors can have on the environment.
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Dec 27, 2007 -
Instead of glaring outdoor lights that usher your guests into your home, try taking the brightness factor down a notch. Simple votive candles dropped in multicolored glasses look beautiful lined up in a glowing row, as do multicolored candles in clear-glass holders. Just ensure that the candles are protected from the wind.
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Dec 26, 2007 -
Last week, I shared with you iVillage's list of items that are essential to throwing a good home-based party. One of them was soaps: According to iVillage, "fancy soaps, whether molded or French milled, will make your guests feel pampered." At my recent Feuerzangenbowle extravaganza party, my fancy bar soaps, I have to admit, were pretty icky by the end of the night.
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Dec 17, 2007 -
If you read Maximizing Space For a Party Part I and Part II, you're almost an expert on rearranging furniture and maximizing space for a party, but not quite. So get the most of Home Entertainment month when you read more
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Dec 15, 2007 -
If you read Maximizing Space For a Party Part I, you're well on your way to the perfect party during Home Entertainment month. But, you still have more to learn about rearranging furniture and maximizing space, so read more
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Dec 14, 2007 -
Considering that it is Home Entertainment month and the holiday parties are nonstop, I thought it fitting to arm you with some tips for rearranging your furniture, in case you are throwing a party.
- If your party is on the weekend, decorate and rearrange your home during the week before the party. That way you'll get it out of the way, leaving you time to deal with cooking, shopping, etc.
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Dec 14, 2007 -
Since you're spending so much time decorating your home this holiday season, why don't you show Casa readers your pretty holiday digs? Post all those happy-holiday visions on a group on TeamSugar called Su Casa, where readers can share snapshots and stories related to home decorating, crafts, organizing, and gardening.
A Su Casa post could be anything from a photo of your favorite room to a tiny nook you're tickled by.
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Dec 14, 2007 -
Since it is Home Entertainment month, I'm all about finding ways to make my film and music collections more organized and aesthetically pleasing. This Disc Storage Book DIY that I spotted on MAKE is just the thing to perk up my collections, not to mention a simple way to kick those unsightly, generic CD cases. The great thing about this project is that it allows you to store your CD, DVD, and video game collections unnoticed on your bookshelves.
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Dec 11, 2007 -
Since this month's theme is Home Entertainment, I thought you might be interested in iVillage's list of items that are essential to throwing a good home-based party. I've excerpted part of the list below, and while I don't agree that disposable hand towels are a party essential (setting out several hand towels next to the sink is a more economical and environmental option), most of these tips are definite party musts. Since I have a party coming up this weekend — a traditional German Christmas party called a Feuerzangenbowle that my fiancé throws every year — I know that I'm going to take iVillage's advice and stock up on many of these supplies.
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Would you install a private screening room in your home with comfy chairs, recessed lighting, and a projection screen for watching movies?