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.
Olympic Style Through the Years
Olympic Opening Ceremony ensembles have humble beginnings as stepped up takes on simple activewear, and then…Ralph, Giorgio, and Stella got involved turning the OC and the athletes’ gear around their sports into much anticipated fashion events. Even though some of the Opening Ceremony looks are often critiqued for their over the top styles that would […]
A Besh Box Gathering :: Valentine’s Date
Whether you’re planning a quiet dinner at home or snagged the hottest reservation in town, you really can’t go wrong with any scenario that involves good food on the 14th. We’ve partnered with celebrated chef John Besh to create the ultimate V-day plan: a candlelit meal and a surprise subscription to Besh Box! We captured […]
10 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guys
Picking out the perfect gift for the favorite fella in your life can be a daunting task—it has to be unexpected, and I don’t know about you, but when it comes to buying for my hubby, there always has to be a practical factor too. We scoured our favorite shops to assemble a lineup of […]
Tuesday Tastings :: Buttermilk Heart Pancakes
We usually ditch the fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day in favor of a cozy dinner at home, prepared together with an open bottle of good bubbly and Chet Baker on repeat. Besides, in some ways breakfast is the most romantic meal of the day… or perhaps for the morning-after? In any case, I’ll be making these […]
Monochromatic Monday :: Sheer Elegance
There’s just something about sheer, featherweight textiles that illustrates elegance in the most simple way. And with spring right around the corner, these sweet fabrics and frocks are certainly top of mind (along with the vision of gentle beams of sunlight making their way through sheer draperies…) Picture that special set of lace-y lingerie or […]
DIY :: Tin Can Valentine’s Votive
If you caught yesterday’s 10 Best DIY Valentines, you may already have your February 14th crafting game plan all mapped out… but Valentine’s Day DIYs don’t have to be limited to small tokens of affection for your loved ones. For this project, I used a small, tarnished paint can to make a votive that’s perfect for adorning the […]
10 Best DIY Valentines
Valentine’s Day never fails to make me think of my Uncle Tommy. As an always smiling fourth grader, he marched in to his classroom on February 14 and boldly handed my now Aunt Rose his entire box of cards…the ones that were meant for the whole class. Theirs is a story with a sweet beginning and […]
My Life, Styled :: The Griffith Observatory
Some days just beg you to get outdoors, don’t they? We’ve been having an unusually warm winter here, and it has a lot of people complaining about the record high temps during what are supposed to be the chillier months. But honestly: we live in Southern California… winter is not part of the deal. Personally, I’m […]
DIY :: Printable Floral Valentines
Jenn here, back with with one of my favorite projects of the year: our free printable valentines! You’ll win hearts at the office and at home with this year’s hand-lettered graphic cards. Simply download one (or all three) of our templates below and send to a standard office printer. For best results, carefully fold the […]
Field Trip :: A Spa Party at Hiatus
Can you guys believe that there’s only a week left in January? It feels like the first month of 2014 completely flew by, and I would guess that somewhere around this time is when the enthusiasm for our New Years resolutions begins to slowly fizzle out. In an effort to keep the fire burning and […]
DIY :: Dressed Up Solo Cup
I’ve been known to host the occasional blow-out at my place, and since I don’t have nearly enough glassware to accommodate 30+ guests (nor the time to make runs to the rental company!), I frequently opt to use single-use recyclable cups. Typically I love the clean look of regular clear plastic ware, but when I […]
DIY :: Pigskin Beer Menu Card
Even if you’re not a Broncos or Seahawks fan, chances are you’re not going to let The Super Bowl pass you by without celebrating the big game. I’m a fan of just about any excuse to get together and party with friends, so you can bet that come next Sunday, I’ll be eyes-glued to a […]
Monochromatic Monday :: A Boho Home
We all love a gorgeous, well-designed space — a home where every detail is thoughtful, intentional and purposeful, and not a single item appears to be out of place. But then there’s the opposite — you know, those spaces that look effortlessly unpredictable and anything but “designed”. In those homes, great style appears to have […]
My Life, Styled :: Shopping Silver Lake
With just 11 weeks until this little girl’s due date, January is shaping up to be a busy month! Between styling projects, blog shoots, and working on this little one’s nursery, it feels like I’m constantly out shopping these days. While malls can be a super convenient one-stop shop, I’ve been challenging myself to explore […]