One of the best winter parties I ever had occurred during semester finals at college. Everyone was stressed out to the max from studying for days, and the dorm adviser wanted a cool and unique way to give everyone a break. I looked out the window and a giant flat bed dropped off two giant spas outside … [Read more...]
Holiday Parties: Hosting Responsibly
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was a kid, families in my area always held parties around the holidays for friends and family. We were a small town and everyone knew each other, so people would pop in and out throughout the evening. They'd have a few drinks, eat some appetizers and possibly move on to the next party for the … [Read more...]
Entertaining Guests? Make Room At Home Or At A Venue
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was a kid, family parties were always done at the home of a relative. Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter were major family functions where homes were filled to the brim with children and adults. Entire rooms were cleared of furniture and breakables to make room for tables and chairs. When my … [Read more...]
Favorite Find: MuNiMulA Wine Tray
August 13, 2007 By Leave a Comment
A Smarter Home & Garden reader turned me on to this cool aluminum wine tray from MuNiMulA ($98). It holds four wine glasses and a bottle of wine, stopping a spillage accident before it starts. You could also walk around at a party, delighting your friends with offerings of vino. Do it! MuNiMula … [Read more...]
Tracy Porter Serving Trays
June 21, 2007 By 2 Comments
Tracy Porter Serving Trays, $24.99 each (was $32.95) You could just bring food and drinks to your guests with your boring old hands, but that's no fun. Add a little style to your hostly duties with one of these Tracy Porter serving trays. They're on sale right now at wrapables.I love the unexpected … [Read more...]
