Laid-Back Party Planner
The basics of entertaining, from how much to serve to stress-free party ideas.
Easy Entertaining Tips
The Best Frozen Hors d'Oeuvres
These crisp, flavorful―and easy―appetizers leave you free to enjoy the party.
The Stress Less Dinner Party
Follow these easy steps to pull together a festive dinner for friends.
20 5-Minute Centerpiece Ideas for Every Occasion
You’d be surprised by what you can make in no time.
Photo: James Baigrie
25 Favorite Pasta Recipes on Pinterest
A weeknight standard in many households, there are endless pasta recipes to choose from. Here are the top 25 as chosen by
our Pinterest followers.
Photo: Marcus Nilsson
6 Pretty Flowers and Their Symbolic Meanings
Instead of simply grabbing the nicest thing at the supermarket, pick a bouquet with a message.
Photo: Jens Mortensen
30 Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
When the weather warms and your parties move outdoors, try these simple ideas.
Photo: Rob Howard
More Party Ideas
13 Pretty Peony Bouquet Ideas
Easy Outdoor-Entertaining Tips
4 Ideas for a Heartfelt Mother’s Day Card
5 Easy, Inexpensive Centerpieces
5 Wedding Shower Ideas
Host a Treasure-Hunt Party
5 Essentials for a Cinco de Mayo Party
Plan a Cheese Party
16 Fresh Ways to Dress Up a Table
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party
New Uses for Candles
Easy Entertaining
What’s Your Outdoor Entertaining Style?
Not all patios are created equal. Take our fun quiz to find out what kind of outdoor entertainer you are.
12 Top Entertaining Questions, Answered
With some easy planning, you can host a party and keep your cool.
26 Steps to Planning the Ultimate Party
A step-by-step guide to pulling off a fabulous party.
- Make an invitation list. For a large cocktail party, invite 20 percent more people than you can fit, since typically only 70 percent to 80 percent of invitees attend.
- Decide on a theme, if you want one. Make, buy, or borrow any decorations or music you may need to fit the theme.
- Send invitations. Mail, e-mail, even phone invites are all acceptable.
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