ETIQUETTE & ENTERTAINING

Planning The Perfect Dinner Party

Everyone loves getting together with friends; whether it’s at the pub for a catch up over a pint or staying in with a movie and some popcorn, seeing friends is one life’s great pleasures.

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Planning The Perfect Dinner Party From Start To Finish

Entertaining guests can be plenty of fun...but not if you haven't got the slightest idea about where to begin. Believe it or not, planning a dinner party isn't a very difficult task. One

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Kids Parties - Catering for Vegetarian Children

Catering for vegetarian children at a party raises challenges. How do you produce a diverse range of foods without putting off meat eaters? How do you mix and match in this way, and what kinds of

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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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