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What’s Your Entertaining Style?

October 26, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

There’s something that happens a couple times a year in New York City (and other cities around the country) called Restaurant Week, in which a number of restaurants offer special prix-fixe three-course lunch and dinner menus. It’s been going on for years, and when I first moved to the city trying to score a reservation at one of the participating restaurants (many of them are high-end) was a big deal.

 

These days, Restaurant Week in NYC isn’t nearly as exciting (or as good of a deal) as it used to be. And the good old-fashioned art of eating in—the dinner party—is back in style. In fact, my friend Mark has created a series of dinner parties he holds quarterly he calls Eat In Week—a direct response to Restaurant Week’s urging for everyone to go out and eat.

 

Mango-avocado 

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Is it okay to ask to bring an extra guest to a casual function?

September 23, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Last weekend, I experienced firsthand how this seemingly low-risk question can illicit two wildly opposite responses. The first situation was a potlock dinner at a friend’s house, and it was my husband who asked me if we could invite his out-of-town friend. My first reaction was a swift, “No.” Because no matter how casual a gathering may seem, you never know what the host’s feelings are about having extra guests, and asking only puts her on the spot.

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Your Best Tips for Outdoor Entertaining

June 7, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Even though it’s not quite summer according to the calendar, this weekend it sure felt like it. So in my estimation it is now officially picnic and grilling season. I’m lucky that the apartment I moved into in April has access to a massive roof deck, which we share with our downstairs neighbors.

I’m excited to be able to have people over and have the option of expanding the party outside. But since I’m new at this (I haven’t had outdoor space since college), I’m looking to you all for your best tips for outdoor entertaining.

Outdoor-entertaining

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To leave early, or not to leave early, that is the question…

May 28, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I used to be a night owl. I would stay up late on weekend nights, and then sleep in the next morning for as long as I physically could, which with my super-sleeping strength meant until noon or one. To be honest, it’s one of the reasons I put off having kids for so long. But now that I have two, including a four-month-old baby, my whole sleeping-late persona has been seriously challenged. These days, I’m lucky if I get to sleep until 6:30 a.m. But in addition to decimating my beloved sleeping habit, my new early-bird schedule has presented me with an etiquette problem I never used to have.

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Pretty Place Cards from Timeless Paper

May 21, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Place cards aren’t something you see everyday. I would venture a guess that most people only come across place cards at weddings or other more formal events, and even then they aren’t always a given. But I do love place cards.

I aspire to someday have enough people over for a dinner party so I can use name cards without feeling silly. And when I do have that dinner party, these are the place cards I will use.

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Table Style: Ideas for Table Settings

April 30, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Do you love to entertain but feel bored by your usual table setting? I sometimes get into ruts in this area, mostly due to lack of time, and that is why I love Table Style written by Liz Belton and Rebecca Tanqueray, styled by Liz Belton and photographed by leading interiors photographer Debi Treloar. With so many beautiful Summer days ahead you will find lots of ideas in Table Style to apply to your own soiree whether on your city balcony, large patio, or your dining room.

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Derby Drinks

April 28, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

There is nothing associated quite as strongly with the Kentucky Derby as the Mint Julep. Perhaps big, crazy-looking hats come in at a close second. I love a good reason to indulge in some bourbon – it’s such a rare event for me; even better when it’s served in a pretty silver cup. 

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7 Cute & Contemporary Kitchen Tools

March 9, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Kitchen tool have come such a long way in the design department. If you’re looking to update your own collection or searching for unique gift ideas for someone else, here are 7 clever, modern, and affordable designs that are sure to up the fun factor on time spent in the kitchen!

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Fresh New Designs from Rosanna – Sneak Peek!

January 14, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I’ve always loved the fun, whimsical tableware offered by Rosanna, Inc., but am especially swooning over some of their newest patterns for Spring 2010! Here’s a sneak peek at a few favorites from the upcoming collections, which will be available soon {February 2010}.

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Cheese, Please

January 7, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Is there anything better in life than really, really good cheese? Yes. Really, really good cheese that is shipped to your home directly from France. 

Fromages.com is my new favorite website. It’s basically like walking into a gourmet cheese shop in Paris stocked with hundreds of cheeses – but from the comfort of your own living room. 

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