Kate Parker is an assistant home editor at Real Simple, focusing on home decorating, organizing, cleaning, and entertaining. In addition to testing products, writing stories, and producing photo shoots, she's also a regular on early-morning TV segments and at Real Simple events.

Kate lives in New York City's Soho neighborhood and enjoys entertaining, cooking, traveling to beachy climates, running, and drinking good wine -- not all at the same time.

Before joining Real Simple, Kate worked in the Fashion Industry (in PR and design) and as an Interior Design Consultant. She’s always adored fabrics (those that adorn the body and the home), and loves a good reason to dress up.

New to "the blogosphere," she hopes to bring a relaxed, whimsical approach to Celebrations. Entertaining can be enjoyable, affordable, and stress-free...and Kate intends to show you how.

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