Adult birthday

Welcome to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is!). From entertaining extraordinaires […]

Throwing a birthday party can be fun and exciting, and a fantastic way to honor someone you love (yourself, included!). From one to 100 and every age in between, knowing when to send birthday invites will ensure your […]

Turning 21 is that final leap into adulthood. At long last, 21 is the age when young adults become *real adults*, and they can access all of the privileges that come along with that new ID card—legal casino […]

If you ever feel nostalgic for the ’90s—the virtual pets, the Macarena, the must-see TV, and the overall lack of social media—we’re right there with you. But you don’t have to leave the best of that not-so-long-ago decade […]

Imagine this—a table set with all your favorite treats, a pile of gifts in the corner (is that Tiffany blue we see?), and the promise of an off-key tune sung just for you. Could it be your birthday […]

Winter is truly a beautiful season to have a birthday. With everyone already in a festive mood, adding a birthday celebration to the mix is always a welcome invitation. After all, the more, the merrier! Whether it’s a […]

No offense to right now, but every once in a while, there’s nothing better than kicking it old school—even just for a night. If you’ve found yourself yearning for a time when social media didn’t exist and phones […]

The big 4-0 is a time to celebrate. We’re talking “My Big Fat 40th Mega Bash” big. So when it comes to planning the birthday party—whether it’s for you or a beloved friend or family member—make it the […]

Did you know most wrapping paper isn’t recyclable? Once gifts are open and it’s time to toss the paper, tissue, and bows, most wrapping paper has leftover adornments attached—think tape, pieces of plastic, sticky labels, bows, and ribbons. […]

How to host a sustainable party 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Planning a kid’s birthday party is easy. Well, “easy.” You pick out toys, cartoon decorations, and hope for the best. Adults are a different matter entirely: we doubt your friends are going to be up for an evening […]