Interviews

Parties are supposed to be fun, right? In the spirit of an easy, breezy summer, it’s about time care-free hosting made a comeback. We’re seeking out ways to make entertaining easy, and no one knows this subject better […]

Stomping on a glass, tossing a bouquet, burying a bottle of bourbon—there are plenty of wedding traditions from around the world that go beyond heading to the chapel and clinking champagne flutes—plus many more for the bevy of […]

Anna Bond knows a thing or two about entertaining. As the co-founder and creative director of Rifle Paper Co., her designs have set the tone for chic celebrations and casual get-togethers since she founded the company with her […]

When it comes to kids’ birthday party ideas, the internet has given us way too much of a good thing. We’re in a golden age of seriously imaginative event theming, where even seemingly random objects can become the basis […]

Planning a little kid’s birthday party magic? Look no further than the British stationery company—and our design partner—Meri Meri. Their playful motifs captivate kids’ imaginations while their stylish color palettes and illustrations get a thumbs-up from parents. We spoke […]

If Champagne were a person, it’d be Derek Blasberg. He’s the effervescent, gregarious best-selling author — and the recently appointed Head of Fashion and Beauty at YouTube — who we’ve come to count on being at all of […]

Porter and Hollister Hovey, the sisters behind the beloved staging and interior styling company, Hovey Design, have a knack for transforming empty spaces into charming homes with relaxed vibes in the span of a few hours. Known for […]

Like diplomatic parents, we will swear up and down that all birthdays are deserving of celebration. There are no small birthdays, only small parties. On the other hand, we do believe in making an extra to-do for milestone […]

If you haven’t heard of Venamour, you’re probably not wedding planning. For the rest of us, the sought-after stationer is quickly becoming a staple of stylish brides, thanks to art director Lisa Hedge, whose designs weave romantic florals […]

If you’re a social creature (and if you’re reading our blog, we know you are), your December is probably jam-packed with holiday parties, on top of the holiday shopping, travel, and invitations to your cousin’s production of The […]

Sometimes, more is more. This adage is true of holiday Champagne bottles and the life and style of the impossibly chic Martina Mondadori. The founder of Cabana magazine and Paperless Post design partner is a living example of the […]

There’s no wrong way to host a holiday open house. Invite the whole neighborhood: school friends, work friends, and your kid’s soccer team. The drinks can be pre-made, the food can go out in nibble-friendly increments, and the […]

Known for their chic and simple take on parties, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker, the founders of Sugar Paper, bring their preppy LA style to everything they do, including holidays. With a thriving business and busy young families, […]

We believe in modern love—especially after meeting the husband-and-wife duo behind Brock Collection. As red carpet favorites, they’ve become known for clothes with a sense of occasion and lived-in ease. Think sculptural ruffles with raw edges. Fittingly, their […]

As anyone who’s ever cringed while serving a dozen ramekins of flat soufflés can tell you, preparing for a dinner party can be a lot of work. Or, it can be a wonderful last minute adventure, which is […]