There's one surefire way to lift your family's spirits when one or more of you happen to be having a bad day: announce that it's pizza night.
I threw my first "grown-up, from soup to nuts" dinner party when my daughter Ruby was three months old. The occasion was a surprise birthday party for...
I'd arranged them and rearranged them on the floor at home until I liked what I saw. I didn't want all the baby photos in one spot, or too many posed photos in a row. I was going for random -- a fireworks display of fun.
Does the mere thought of hosting a cocktail party require sedation with countless glasses of Chardonnay, hefty doses of ice cream and bed rest?
I've always loved a good girls' night out, but lately, I've grown tired of the "out" part. That's why, instead of waiting forever to get into clubs or struggling to hear each other over loud music, my friends and I prefer women's nights in.
I love getting flowers... and I always wonder what to do with the assortment of small clear vases I have being accumulating over the years.
Forget those run-of-the-mill, standard party ideas. I did some serious digging to arm you with new, interesting and tons-of-fun themes that will stand out.
Yes, yes, our guests' comfort and happiness are the top priority. But we also want to wow them. We want to create a setting that's clever, pretty, and -- dare I say -- pin-worthy. The good news is there are ways to show your creativity without having to take three days off work.
Gin Darlings? Just a coincidence that World Gin Day falls on Father's Day weekend?
Invite friends or family over and let your guests personalize their own pizza with an array of gourmet toppings, from specialty mushrooms, to shrimp and lemon zest, sundried tomato, mild and spicy Italian sausage, Calabrese salami, and Prosciutto and arugula.
If you're willing to invite the grim reaper to your next cookout -- and risk the potential of having an ATF squadron zip line into your backyard from a Blackhawk helicopter -- obtaining a set of vintage lawn darts is pretty easy.
Need some last minute inspiration on what to get that doting Dad or husband of yours? Whether he's Classic, Retro, Modern, or somewhere in between, here are a few fabulous gift picks that will have him happy as a clam, necktie NOT included!
This traditional English summertime drink is perfect for tennis matches, polo parties or any backyard happening.