Party Planning

Nine Ways to Soothe Thanksgiving Panic

Steve Poses | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Steve Poses

I've often encountered a phenomenon I like to call Party Panic. It's the seizing fear that many people have when they so much as think about hosting family or friends in their own home.

How To Class Up Your Halloween Party

Denise Vivaldo | Posted 10.09.2009 | Style


Denise Vivaldo

Inspired after booking a wedding with a Halloween theme, I've been throwing "Classy Halloween" dinners ever since. Think gauzy fabrics, stormy grey with bone china, and lots and lots of red wine.

I SPI: A Guide To Partying Like Oprah, Angelina & "The Donald"

Alison Palevsky | Posted 07.09.2009 | Style


Alison Palevsky

Here's how to plan your own do-it-yourself version of a big celebrity party -- for a fraction of the cost.

Notes on a Party: Have a Green Holiday

Celia Chen | Posted 01.02.2009 | Style


Celia Chen

Stay away from disposables! Using plastic dinnerware at your party is not only extremely wasteful but it sends a negative message to your guests about how you care for the environment.

Notes on a Party: The Logistics of Hors D'Oeuvres

Celia Chen | Posted 07.10.2008 | Living


Celia Chen

When it comes to serving passed hors d'oeuvres, even the most gracious host can sometimes make a poor choice. Here are some great ideas for what to serve during cocktail hour.