6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Plus, easy menus that pull it all together.
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 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.
23 Easter Brunch Menu Ideas To Make Hosting Feel Effortless
Celebrate the season with these breezy recipes.
Every Dish You Need for a Perfect Dinner Party
28 menu ideas, from apps to dessert.
Everything You Need to Host a Cookbook Dinner Club
Food lovers and book lovers unite.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Book Club
Here’s everything you need to know.
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Overcome Hosting Anxiety—Therapists Share How to Stay Calm and Have Fun
Peace out, perfectionism.
8 Christmas Table Setting Ideas We’re Obsessed With—And How to Recreate the Look
Tables fit for a holiday feast.
Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Christmas Movie Night
Might just be your coziest night of the year.
The Biggest Holiday Hosting Hurdles—And How to Overcome Them With Ease
Perfectionists, listen up.
The Malibu Farm Dinner Party Playlist
Surf vibes and laid-back sounds.
This Santa Barbara Dinner Party Looks Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Film
Valerie Rice shares her hosting secrets, gardening tips, and recipes.
I Used to Be an Event Planner: Here’s How I Plan a Dinner Party Menu
I use this simple checklist every time.
Step Inside a Magical Colombian Dinner Party on a Rooftop in NYC
Plus, Mariana Velásquez shares her go-to recipes to feed a crowd.
21 Delicious Eggplant Recipes to Make This Weekend
Let this hearty veggie save dinnertime!
An Italian-Themed Dinner Party in the Mountains of Malibu? Yes, Please!—Step Inside.
Plus, host Alison Hersel shares her go-to pasta for parties.
21 Unexpected Reasons to Have a Party (Just Because!)
Go ahead, text your friends.
15 Crudités Platters We Want to Recreate This Summer
These aren’t your plastic trays from the grocery store.
For Kennesha Buycks, the Perfect Summer Dinner Includes Lots of Laughter & a Whole Lot of Soul
Delicious food doesn’t hurt either.
This Outdoor Dinner Party Will Transport You to Spain–Without Leaving Your Own Backyard
Would you believe I bought every single item at Target?
The 20 Best Strawberry Dessert Recipes for Summer
The berry best.
It’s Official: Dinner Party Season Has Arrived! Here’s How I Created An Earthy Summer Table In My Backyard
Everything I used to create the look.
For Lizzy Mathis, Joy Is the Secret Ingredient to Creating Delicious Meals
The actor-turned foodie invites us into her kitchen.