With 3 out of 4 birthdays in our house landing in November and Jackie, our youngest, turning 21, it is only fitting that we present to you— The Cocktail Party! There's more than one way to throw a cocktail party. Some will opt to organize an early-evening event lasting only a couple hours, serving light appetizers [...]

It’s October! Let’s throw a dinner party! Not a BBQ.  Not a potluck.  Not a buffet.  An official, grown-up, sit-down dinner party! The gift of a dinner party . . . When you give a gift you put thought, time and energy into picking out something your chosen recipient will enjoy.  Am I right? A […]

The Ever-Important Timeline Most important lesson I’ve learned:  everything always takes longer than I think it will.  Always. Keeping a list is so helpful — especially when someone offers to help.  I can show them the list of things to be done and let them go wild! My list is very detailed — don’t let […]