How to Throw a Summer Gathering That Actually Feels Good
When the vibe is right, the rest follows.
Gatherings
Music on. Glasses clink. Conversation flows. Community is at the heart of our gatherings, and intentionality is key. Here we cover all elements of hosting a great party without the stress, while tapping our favorite tastemakers to share the unique ways they host at home.
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A Sunlit Feast: The Perfect Menu for Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Vibrant, nourishing, and nutritionist-approved.
The Ultimate Pool Party Menu—Where Every Bite Tastes Like Summer
Cue the cannonballs and cocktails.
6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Plus, easy menus that pull it all together.
A Backyard Garden Party to Celebrate the Moms In Your Life
And every single item is from Target.
Mother’s Day Plans, Sorted: 4 Gorgeous Menu Ideas She’ll Love
Menu ideas for a gathering she’ll cherish.
Savor Sunshine With Menu Ideas for Outdoor Gatherings
Everything’s better al fresco.
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Recycled Glass Petite Goblets, Set of 4
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23 Easter Brunch Menu Ideas To Make Hosting Feel Effortless
Celebrate the season with these breezy recipes.
Elevate Your Weekend With a Cozy Cafe-Inspired Gathering
Great coffee and even better conversation.
How Small Gatherings Lead to Meaningful Connections
When it comes to gatherings, less is more.
The Art of Hosting: Ariel Kaye’s Tips on Creating a Cozy, Inviting Space
It’s easier than you think.
9 Tips for Hosting a Large Party Without the Dreaded Clean Up
Styrofoam plates are not the answer.
Inside Our Bastille Day Backyard Bash
Just don’t call it the French 4th of July.
How To Throw a Party When It’s Literally 100 Degrees Outside
Keep it cool, y’all.
How Food Writer Deana Saukam Entertains on the Road
Also: the best dumplings we’ve EVER had.
Here’s How to Throw a Tropical-Inspired Fourth of July Party
Beach front property not required.
This Family Throws the Most Epic 4th of July Party in Austin
Start vying for your invite now.
This One Overlooked Detail Can Change the Vibe of Your Whole Party
It’s SO not what you think.
6 Summer Party Essentials That Are Literally Cool
Everything you need when it’s 100 degrees.
Inside Our Sunday Funday in the New Backyard (The Video!)
The countdown to summer has officially begun, which only means one thing: backyard barbecue and patio party season. We had so much fun teaming up with Target to show y’all how we transformed the patio at Camille Styles HQ into the ultimate party spot. To celebrate the feeling of sweet summer freedom that overcomes us […]
How to Throw a Sunday Funday on a Budget
photos by kristen kilpatrick We’ve been counting down to summer by prepping the patio at the Camille Styles Bungalow for outdoor party season! To break it in, we invited our crew to join us for a Sunday Funday full of laid-back eats and sips with a Moroccan twist inspired by our patio decor; add great music and […]
How to Host A Small Gathering When You Have a Big Group of Friends
Friends — they’re the family you choose, and for many of us, the sources of joy, happiness and community that make adulthood fun. At times, though, even our best friendships aren’t without drama, and if you find yourself part of a large friend group (or several!) you’ve experienced the stress of trying to host or […]
A Low-Key Dinner Party in Camille’s Blooming Backyard
For the past month, every time I step outside my back door I feel immediately transported to the South of France. It’s all thanks to a weeklong trip that Adam and I took to St. Tropez in June six years ago, where we got inspired by our hotel’s endless walls of blooming jasmine vines, then […]
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 […]