Get-Togethers

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but this life-changing news came late to those living in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news of liberation to enslaved […]

Graduation is a significant milestone that should be celebrated—and shared! After years of hard work, raise a well-earned toast to an impressive achievement, no matter what stage of life the graduate is in. Whether you’re proudly announcing that […]

The dinner table is the setting for so many of life’s significant moments. Family meals, intimate parties with closest friends, weddings—dinner plays a major role in them all, and a beautifully set table can make these moments even […]

Whether you’re celebrating your 30th birthday, hosting a bridal shower for your BFF, or just having a party for no reason at all, a theme can elevate any get-together. There’s no wrong way to gather and share moments […]

Hosting a party at your home requires thoughtful planning and strategic preparation—especially if your living space happens to be on the smaller side, such as a studio apartment or house with limited square footage. Entertaining in a small […]

Planning a graduation party is like organizing a birthday party, but everyone in town shares the same birthday. How do you celebrate your graduate in a way that feels special to them, when hundreds of other students are […]

From middle school graduation to completing a Master’s Degree, graduation is a milestone moment that deserves to be celebrated. Finishing school is no easy feat, so why not make a party out of it? For some people, graduation […]

Years of studying, homework, and maybe a few late-night cram sessions have led to this moment—and now it’s time to celebrate! Whether your grad is finishing a postgraduate degree or moving up from preschool to kindergarten, take a […]

Whether it’s been one, ten, or even fifty years since graduation, staying connected with alumni is a rewarding experience that’s beneficial for universities and former students alike—and one of the best ways to drive alumni engagement is through […]

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping—yes, it’s finally springtime—which means it’s the perfect time to host an elegant spring garden party.  As we all defrost from a seemingly endless winter, what better way to ring in […]

As flowers bloom and the warmth of May sets in, who among us doesn’t yearn for an excuse to don the most fabulous hat we can find and sip ice-cold bourbon cocktails? More than just the only horse […]

Whether you’re an avid reader looking to share your favorite hobby with friends or you set a personal goal to finish more books this year, a book club is a great way to gather with like-minded literary lovers, […]

Spring birthdays have it all—winter is over, everyone’s still in town before summer vacations, and it stays light out past 7 p.m. Yes, people born in March, April, and May enjoy a very special time of year—and spring […]

Do you feel that warm summer breeze? The sun is setting, palm fronds are gently blowing this way and that, the sound of family and friends’ laughter echoes through the air, mingling with the soft, comforting strumming of […]

Anyone who has hosted a party (and had to clean up afterward) knows it can end up being more than a little wasteful. From the food to the decor and supplies, a lot of things end up going […]

From as far back as we can tell, people have gathered to help friends and family celebrate the milestone of moving into a new place. Whether you light a fire for a literal “warming”—as was done in Medieval […]