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weddings, parties, and celebrating everyday!
not just flowers: centerpiece alternatives
Use what you have. If you're in a restaurant, ask the chef or manager to place a row of apples or pears down the center of narrow tables, and add tea lights or tall taper candlesticks as an accent. Better yet, create an edible centerpiece with small snacks: spiced nuts, dates, and dried fruits; or ...
how to have your wedding, your way
When you think about it, every single decision you make about your wedding is really a design decision, from the way you structure your ceremony to how you seat your guests at dinner. Here are some tips to help you keep your wedding design simple and stunning: Let the architecture and setting of your location inspire ...
eco-friendly wedding tips
Weddings, like all big parties, involve lots of people, food, drinks, and decorations - and lots of potential for waste. Of course you want your celebration to be festive and bountiful - as it should be - but there are small steps you can take to protect our beautiful planet while still creating your perfect ...
First Dance Song Ideas
Check out these fun alternatives to the traditional first dance song! "Better Together", Jack Johnson "My First, My Last, My Everything", Barry White "The Way You Look Tonight", Michael Buble "Just the Way You Are", Bruno Mars "You Are The Best Thing", Ray LaMontagne "The Way You Look Tonight", Tony Bennett
Celebrating Your Graduate!
Congratulations to all the graduates out there for all your hard work! You deserve a pat on the back and a well-earned break. A graduation party is not only a time to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of your favorite scholar. In many parts of the country it’s also sometimes the first opportunity you have to host ...
choosing your wedding theme: my top do’s and don’ts
First off, when it comes to your wedding, I would suggest you think more about “mood” than “theme.” After all, your wedding celebration already has its most important theme…YOU! But here are some of my favorite tips to help you personalize your big day with unique and special details that will harmonize to create a ...
let's talk parties–a fun new podcast!
I recently spent almost an hour talking with two of my favorite restaurateurs--Francis Schott and Marc Pascale of Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi restaurants. They host the most fabulous podcast on food, cocktails, and the good life. It's called Restaurant Guys Radio. Check out our conversation about celebrating with family and friends! Click here to listen ...
the art of the art party
about the video: LXTV’s George Olofant called me in to help with this “Rescue” segment. My mission: in just a few short hours, transform a COMPLETELY EMPTY house into a fabulous party space, complete with furnishings, an illuminated bar, a sumptuous buffet of finger foods, and, yes, even a giant lamp shaped ...
halloween fun!
For Martha Stewart's Morning Living Radio, I came up with some fun recipes for your Halloween party. One you can do with the kids, and the other is one the adults will love! Chocolate Covered Appo-lanterns Ingredients: 6 apples (Gala, McIntosh, or your faves) 1 bag Hershey's dark chocolate chips 1 cup Wilton orange candy melts You'll also need: A cookie sheet ...
great gift for the host–vintage wine stoppers!
I was at the International Gift Show here in New York last week and came across these fabulous wine stoppers made from vintage doorknobs and finials. I am ordering a bunch of them as gifts for my wine-loving friends. They make a perfect hostess gift for a dinner party, a quick birthday gift with a good ...