ETIQUETTE & ENTERTAINING

EASTER NAPKIN FOLDS

As Easter approaches and we prepare to decorate eggs and cook ham, we may not give much attention to the table setting. These quick, simple napkin folds are an easy way to dress up any table, for adults or kids…

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The Art of Small Talk

Whether you are hosting an event or attending one, small talk is a valuable and essential skill and it can be a difficult one to master. This past week I attended a conference. I was one of over 1,000 attendees from all over the world. During the seminars, lunches and…

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Hosting a Dinner Party: The Conversation

There are two perspectives from which to view the organization of any event: the hosts’ point of view and the guests’ point of view. From the guests’ point of view a certain magic takes place in the ritual of the dinner party when it is done correctly. You want those …

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Ladies and Gentlemen

Something magical happens when we treat the people we love with extra attention and care, we become more aware of all the great qualities they posses; it brings out the best in all of us. No matter what the details of your Valentine’s Day observance are…

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Hosting a Dinner Party – The Meal

For a dinner party you want to make the food you are serving more than just a meal. You want it to be an experience where each of your guests walks away feeling they are special and cared for. If possible…

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Super Bowl XLV, February 6, 2011

So you didn’t score a ticket to the big game, no need to worry, you can still throw that game winning party at home. Here are some tips to throwing an upscale Super Bowl party that is bound to be victorious no matter which team wins…

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Hosting a Dinner Party: The Setting

One of the most common questions I receive is how to pull off an impressive and elegant dinner party. You can create an impact with the investment of a little time and by thinking ahead in anticipation of your guests’ needs. Begin with the table…

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Restaurant Etiquette

We don’t generally view dining as a public activity, particularly in our homes for family meals or when we are eating on the run, but when dining in a restaurant it certainly is. Restaurants are public places. We are sharing…

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Dining Out with Children

Every year for each of our birthdays, my parents would take us out to dinner. We got to pick the restaurant and we could order anything we wanted. It was a special treat – it only happened once a year…

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Winter Party Theme Ideas

Throwing a Post-Holiday party is a great way to chase away the winter blues that settle in following New Year’s. Here are some great party theme ideas to get your creative juices flowing…

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