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Words can’t express your gratitude when someone gives you a considerate gift, valuable advice, or support when you need it most. Actually, that’s not exactly true—the right words can definitely let them know how grateful you are, especially […]

There are four Saturdays in the entire holiday season. Seriously. The good news, though, is that there are plenty of other opportune times to host a holiday party—you don’t just have to wait until the weekend. If you’ve […]

From posed portraits to outrageous outtakes, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to precious holiday photos. But which one should earn a spot on this year’s holiday card? To make things easy, we’ve paired each holiday card […]

So, you’re having a baby. And feeling all the feelings. As your baby shower date draws near, one of the most important tasks is figuring out how to make a baby registry—and if this is your first go-around, […]

Getting married is an exciting and busy time. There’s so much planning to do, details to keep track of, and moving parts that help make it a day to remember.  One of the first steps in the wedding […]

First off, congratulations are in order. You or someone you love is newly engaged! Take a moment to bask in this, because it is, in fact, a big deal. No offense to Tolstoy, who began Anna Karenina with […]

So you are thinking about going a little further afield to tie the knot? Inviting your guests to spend a few days in paradise with you is as dreamy as it gets—if you can nail the logistics. We […]

The new rule for throwing a modern baby shower is that there are no rules: the decor is no longer limited to baby blues and blush, and modern baby shower invitations can be as sweet or cheeky as you […]

We get it. Professional events can be boring at best and pointless at worst. In The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, author Priya Parker, an expert in conflict resolution, argues that we’re just […]

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 […]

You don’t have to be a professional event planner to plan a successful professional event. While we can’t put your client presentation together for you or stuff swag bags, we can help make sure all your guests are […]

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 […]

Birthday parties often fall into two distinct categories: those that are fun for kids (bounce house, petting zoo, maybe someone leaves crying), and those that are fun for adults (cocktails, gourmet fare, maybe someone leaves crying). But over […]

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 exactly […]