A Fall Dinner Party in Laurel Canyon With Betsy Sadler
We’re taking notes.
Gatherings
15 “Favorite Things” Party Gifts That Feel Luxe on a Budget
Under $12 and fabulous.
Hosting on the Horizon? 27 Dinner Party Menus Every Guest Will Love
Get ready for rave reviews.
16 Thoughtful Hostess Gift Ideas to Show Your Gratitude
Never show up empty-handed.
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How to Host Your First Dinner Party: A Step-by-Step Guide
A beginner’s guide to hosting.
All Your Summer Entertaining Questions, Answered
You’ve got this.
A Desert Dinner Party with Wonder Valley Founder, Alison Carroll
The perfect playlist and all the recipes for those Joshua Tree vibes.
How to Cook Dinner Like a French Girl on Holiday
All the clichés are true.
250 Best “Never Have I Ever” Questions to Heat Up Game Night
Time to dig deep.
A Laid-Back Mother’s Day Brunch—3 Simple, Make-Ahead Recipes for Celebrating
Plus a stunningly simple tablescape.
Chef Camilla Marcus Makes the Case for Being a Go-With-the-Flow Host
And shares her favorite spring recipes for gatherings.
Staying In for New Year’s Eve? Here Are 20 Ideas for At-Home Fun
Staying in > going out.
Editor's Picks
Recycled Glass Petite Goblets, Set of 4
$78
3 Holiday Appetizers for Hosting a Simple (and Festive!) Gathering
Step 1: make a Target run.
Buttery Croissants and Flowers, Always—How the Owner of Café Maman Weaves Beauty Into Her Every Day
Step inside Elisa Marshall’s romantic life.
How to Pack (and What to Wear) for a Romantic French Girl Picnic
Aesthetics on point.
How to Host an Effortless Summer Happy Hour
Fresh, flavorful, and zero fuss.
A Beachy Memorial Day Dinner Party
The countdown to summer has begun, and I consider Memorial Day weekend to be the official kickoff. This year, since my birthday happens to fall the day after, we’re inviting friends for a dinner party on the back patio with food coming straight off the grill and a “bare feet required” dress code. When our […]
10 Ideas for Throwing the Best Ever Royal Wedding Watch Party
I’ll never forget the night before Will and Kate’s wedding. I was pulling another late night at the ad agency I worked for, and mentioned to a co-worker that I had to get up super early the next day to watch the wedding live. “I can’t believe you’re actually getting up to watch that,” he […]
A Sunset Dinner Party with Austin’s Hippest Girl Gang
Um, can we sit with y’all?
This Tropical Themed Baby Shower Felt More Like A Cool Party
Spring is here and warm-weather breezes are in the air, and around the office we’re especially excited about the season ahead because one of our team members, Caroline, has a baby on the way! To celebrate, we threw her a baby shower inspired by the tropics. But instead of doing this one at the CS […]
How to Throw a Beauty Brunch for Moms & Their Minis
There’s really only one rule for a great Mother’s Day: whatever you do, it should be relaxing. This year we’ve been thinking a lot about self-care, and fun little relaxation rituals you can perform in your own home. That lead us to the idea for this year’s Mother’s Day get together — a mother/daughter spa-inspired […]
The Founder of Haven’s Kitchen Throws a Pizza Party
Alison Cayne’s apartment is UNREAL.
A Rainbow Picnic That’ll Make Earth Day Your New Favorite Holiday
There’s really no way to bring us down this time of year. The sun’s out, wildflowers are in full bloom, and the farmer’s market is quite literally bursting with fresh produce. As a result, we’re walking around with an ever-so-slight pep in our steps, and just about the only question on our minds is “When’s the next […]
The Makings of a Dream House
My name is Chanel, and I’m a house-aholic. I’m coming to you guys about it because I’m hoping someone out there can relate. You see, ever since my husband and I purchased our first home a few months ago, ideas of how I want to furnish it, what renovations we want (need!) to make, what […]
Watch Us Set The Happiest Easter Table Ever With This One Crafty Detail
This time of year, nature gifts us with the most beautiful color inspiration, and there is no better example of that than the vibrant produce you can find at the farmer’s market right now. With the help of our partners at McCormick, we took a cue from one of spring’s prettiest and tastiest veggies — […]
Behind The Scenes of Our House Party in the Hills!
I’m just going to say it: this year’s House Party In The Hills blew past years’ out of the water. This was our third annual bash during SXSW, and thanks to perfect weather, our amazing partners at Who What Wear and Madewell, and a hard-to-beat guest list, it was one for the books. With a […]
A Southern-Style Dinner Party to Celebrate Spring!
Y’all, the countdown has begun: we’re only two weeks away from the first day of spring! Why not pick a free Saturday on your calendar and invite friends to your back patio (or a nearby picnic spot) to celebrate with an open air dinner party? When warmer temps arrive, I want to eat as many […]
How to Throw a House Party in Your 30s
It turns out that throwing a house party in your thirties is (like a lot of things) not much different than it was in your twenties, only undeniably better. The main difference is this: all that hard partying experience you now have enables you to host a bash where A) the cops don’t show up, […]
A Valentine’s Day Dinner Party You Have to See to Believe
For regular readers, Timothy Corrigan needs no introduction. Our behind-the-scenes look into a holiday dinner party at his French chateau years ago is still buzzed about; his springtime al fresco lunch gave us total landscaping envy; and his casually elegant Easter brunch gave us a first glimpse into Timothy’s West Coast home. Oh, and as unofficial president of […]
Make Someone’s Valentine’s Day With A Treat That Isn’t Sweet
Mackenzie Anne Smith is a woman after my own heart. What makes us kindred spirits, you ask? It’s simple: our shared belief that everything tastes better with a carby starchy doughy element. While I’ve perfected the art of eating things-stuffed-in-pastry (or, pocket foods as today’s guest would say) Mackenzie has mastered the art of actually making them on the […]