Entertaining At Home

I’m implementing it year-round.

It’s a small-space miracle worker.

I won’t do the holidays without it.

They're all under $60.

I’m buying one to give, and another to keep.

Friendsgivings and holiday parties, here we come.

Honoring the full moon requires introspection, but hosting your own full moon party — chock-full of meaningful rituals — can be a way to draw your loved ones closer and combine your energies for an even greater effect.

It’s perfect for picnics, beach days, parties, and so much more.

The answer was right under my nose all along.

As a first-time host, I was skeptical.

From $5 essentials to customized supplies, here’s where to go.

Very little preparation required.

It’s so fun!

Sweet dreams are made of these.

It’s just so cozy.

It’s my love letter to out-of-town friends.

They take no time at all to learn to play.

They’re a small but mighty time-saver.

It’s the equal opportunity celebration you’ve been looking for.

I’m trying this the next time I have people over.

I’ll do things differently this year.

Hosting doesn’t have to be so stressful.

Mark your calendars.

From Victorian games to haunted gingerbread houses.

Who says you need elaborate board games to have a good time?

Fifty-two cards, endless hours of solo entertainment.

It’s affordable and *so* much fun.

Here’s how to throw the perfect party, every time.

Who knew four little letters could cause so much strife?

Set the mood with these curated soundtracks.

Bring people together, break the ice, or just provide old friends with new tricks.

From conversation starting cards to countertop curling.

Whether you’re hosting inside or out.

When was the last time you played capture the flag?

And 11 other housewarming party ideas.

Your guests will love you for it.

These will brighten up the dreariest of days.

And it’s basically free.

These party games will save your gathering from dull small talk.

The humble deck of playing cards got a major style upgrade.

A great host means actually enjoying the party yourself.

Make the perfect cheese plate in seconds.

It’s delightfully plush.

Never wonder what to play on your next game night again.

Here’s how to gamify your next Hallmark movie binge.

Throw a holiday bash to remember without all the stress by using these tips from a top party planner in Beverly Hills.

“Which five liquids would you want to be able to dispense from your fingertips at any given time?”

Here’s what dinner party pros say just isn’t worth the stress.

If you’re new to the hosting game, especially if you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or another holiday dinner or party, it can be a little scary. You want to have fun, but you also want to make sure everything goes right. And you’re probably worried about following proper etiquette—which can be hard to do when it feels like it’s always changing.

Because everyone deserves a bar cart Don Draper would be proud of.

Wine glasses are a lovely thing to have around, whether you’re enjoying a glass of vino while watching your favorite TV show or hosting a dinner party for 12 people. But this kind of glassware can also be very delicate — we’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve broken a glass while washing dishes or just by setting one on the countertop a little too vigorously.