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Cocktails
Cheers to the Cosmpolitan
Posted on May 30, 2008 10:31:06 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

For a mass of women across the nation, May 30th has come to represent “the day the movie comes out”. And, unless you’ve been living under a rock with no access to the web, TV, magazines, or newspapers, there’s a...

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Loving Letterpress
Posted on May 28, 2008 2:23:58 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

When it comes to stationery, there are few qualities more luxurious than letterpress printing on cotton rag paper. Between the thick, textured feel of the paper and the 3-dimensional look to the imprinted design, opening a letterpress note or invitation...

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Cocktails | summer entertaining
Signature Drinks for Summer Entertaining
Posted on May 21, 2008 2:24:26 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

For summer soirées and warm-weather parties, it’s fun to get inspired by the season and serve signature drinks with a fruity or tropical flair. Here are a few ideas for summery signature drinks, including a “dessert cockail” that I’ve personally...

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Tips for Streamlined Party Planning
Posted on May 16, 2008 10:51:05 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

If you've hosted a party or shower before, then you're probably aware of how much work it can be! The good news is that there are definitely ways to make things easier rather than harder. Here are 5 tips to...

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Hostess Gifts | summer entertaining
Gifts for the Summer Hostess
Posted on May 14, 2008 5:47:59 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Hosting a party is a fun process in many ways, but it can also be a LOT of work! That’s why it’s a great idea bring your host or hostess a small token of appreciation for all of the effort...

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Behind the Scenes
Bringing a Real Simple Room to Life
Posted on May 13, 2008 5:47:30 PM  |  By KateParker

I am happy to report that the Fourth Annual Design on a Dime, presented by Real Simple, was a smashing success on all fronts. Thirty top interior designers created unique, gorgeous rooms, and all of the items in those rooms...

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summer entertaining
Brighten Up
Posted on May 9, 2008 9:42:35 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

The secret to creating a festive party atmosphere in an instant: mood lighting. When it comes to evening get-togethers, candles and decorative party lights are often the discerning factors for turning an ordinary setting into an extraordinary one. During the...

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Cocktails | Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends | Mother's Day | tabletop
Fresh Takes on Spring Entertaining
Posted on May 7, 2008 6:04:55 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Between the blossoming flowers, budding plant life, and abundance of fresh fare, spring is the perfect time to look to nature for entertaining inspiration. To give your next fête a fresh spring feel, focus on a palette of rich greens,...

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Mother's Day
Not Your Typical Mother's Day Gift
Posted on May 6, 2008 5:45:29 PM  |  By KateParker

Because she went through over 20 hours of labor to bring me into this world Because she's always been my biggest supporter and No. 1 fan Because she lets me make my own choices (read: mistakes) and then helps me...

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About
Party-Loving Girl Seeks Like-Minded Revelers
Posted on May 4, 2008 11:09:21 PM  |  By KateParker

I'm Kate Parker, the assistant home editor here at Real Simple, which means I do a little bit of everything under the sun, mostly focusing on decorating, organizing, cleaning, and entertaining. In addition to testing products, pitching and writing stories...

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