Entertaining in Style

It's always tricky to find the right balance when you're planning a party - do you rush round making sure others are enjoying themselves, or throw caution to the wind and hope everybody else follows ...

Do you have that special someone in your life for whom you want to throw a special birthday party? Not just the same old cake and balloons, but something they will remember for a long time to ...

Think about the times you've been a dinner guest at other people's houses. Haven't you judged the success of the evening by how comfortable you've felt, how good the food was and how efficient ...

'Tis the season to be invited to parties - by your friends, relatives, employers and just about everybody who's dying to celebrate. With so many different dos to attend, however, they can blur into ...

If you are invited to a dinner, a holiday party, an evening of cocktails, or to stay overnight with someone, you may want to bring a hostess gift. While in some cases, not bringing a hostess gift ...

The idea of a children's birthday party can strike fear into even the most dedicated parent - how are you going to entertain twenty or thirty youngsters with an insatiable appetite for cake, ...

There is nothing quite as nice as inviting guests over for an outdoor party. However, next time you throw an outdoor party, shake things up a bit with a new outdoor party idea! Here are a few ...

Banish those images of Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs that you've got in your head - party games aren't just for children. Whether it's a select gathering of friends for a night in or a full-on ...

It is said that we never get a second chance to make a first impression and that saying holds true with all aspects of life. If you are going on an important first date, you want to look your ...

The perfect anniversary party is one that everyone, not just the celebrated couple, will remember. So many marriages today are ending in divorce, so when a couple makes it to a milestone date, ...

Family gatherings can be an enjoyable time. You can reminisce over old pictures and show off new spouses and babies. But they can also be trying. The gathering should be well thought out as to ...