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16 Chic Garden Party Ideas to Help You Style Your Next Gathering Like a Professional Host

Forget Paper Napkins – These 24 Chic Linen Styles Make Every Summer Table Look Designer

Published 29 June 26
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Entertaining for a Perfect Summer Gathering

Published 24 June 26
Our Ultimate Fourth of July Hosting Checklist: Everything You Need to Host a Stylish Birthday Party for America

Published 23 June 26
28 Chic but Celebratory Table Decorations To Set the Scene for Your Fourth of July Feast

Published 21 June 26
I Used to Think Melamine Dinnerware Was Basic – But Drew Barrymore's New Playfully Chic Walmart Collection Is Perfect for Summer Hosting

Published 20 June 26

These 20 Chic World Cup Hosting Essentials Are the Real MVPs of the Tournament – and They’ll Make Your Watch Party a Win

Published 18 June 26
The 3-Zone Hosting Secret You Need to Know for Memorial Day Weekend – It’s the Simple Formula for Dining, Lounging, and Late Nights

Published 21 May 26
5 Hosting Essentials Designers Always Thrift to Enhance Summer Gatherings with Inviting Charm

Published 14 May 26
The Latest Ninja SLUSHi Twist Is the Most Fun Hosting Upgrade I Have Ever Seen – No Wonder It's Already Selling Out

Published 13 May 26
The Very British Edit: Why I Love Easter at Home – Fresh Spring Rituals, Effortless Hosting, and a Beautiful Table to Gather Around

Published 23 March 26
A Cook's Legacy: The Italian-American Art of Layered and Baked Dishes That Bring Comfort Without Fuss

Published 3 February 26

I’m a Feng Shui Expert, and This Living Room Anchoring Rule Instantly Boosts Hosting Energy – I Dare You to Try It

Published 18 December 25
Our Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Stress-Free and Magical Christmas 2025

Published 16 December 25
How to Host a Sparkling Cocktail Party – 12 Ways to See Out 2025 in Style

Last updated 12 December 25
Designer Bryan Graybill's Martini Ritual is the Secret to Embracing the Magic of Cocktail Hour

Published 6 December 25
Pros Reveal Where to Never Place a Scented Candle in Your Home When Hosting Guests for Dinner – And What to Use Instead for Ambiance

Published 27 November 25
Designers’ Favorite Holiday Hosting Traditions – 7 Stylish and Sentimental Ideas

Published 23 November 25

A Designer's Guide to Entertaining – Bryan Graybill on the Quiet Beauty of Breakfast

Published 22 November 25
I’m Rethinking My Coffee Table Styling After Emma Roberts Showed Me How a Thoughtful Layout Can Turn Ordinary Objects Into Art

Published 15 November 25
The Round: A Vintage Tea Party

Published 10 November 25
Whatever You Do, Don't Do These 7 Things to Your Thanksgiving Table – Designers on Faux Pas to Avoid in the Dining Room This Hosting Season

Published 3 November 25
I've been coveting John Derian's Pieces for as Long as I Can Remember – Now I Can Bring the Artist's Iconic Charm to my Festive Table From Just $15

Published 31 October 25
Entertaining, Styled: The Duo Behind the Lifestyle Brand, Gardenheir, on Their Perfectly Imperfect Hosting Rituals

Published 30 October 25

At Anna's Table: As Soon as You Have Procured a Fresh, Ripe Fig, Pop it into Your Mouth Immediately and Savor the Honeyed Sweetness – This, for me, is the Definition of Simple Luxury

Published 17 October 25
How to Host an Elegant Afternoon Tea With a Modern Twist – 5 Expert Steps to a Timelessly Chic Event

Published 17 October 25
A Designer's Guide to Entertaining: 'An Interlude, Not a Spectacle. A Pause Worth Protecting' – Designer Bryan Graybill on the Lost Art of Afternoon Tea

Published 15 October 25
I'm Embracing A Layered Fall Tablescape With This Designer Tableware Collab – It's So Easy To Mix And Match That Anyone Can Master The Style

Published 13 October 25
How I Host: A cozy fall feast with Clodagh McKenna

Published 9 October 25
There's nothing like homemade bread, and this rustic seeded loaf is better than you'll get from artisan bakeries

Published 9 October 25

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