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Have You Been to Any Big Dinner Parties This Holiday Season?
Last Friday night, I went to the annual holiday book exchange party I've been attending for the past five years. This year, it was the biggest ever, with a sit-down dinner for 30 people! The party was definitely fun, and I was impressed by the hosts' ability to pull together a lovely (and massive) table setting for this many people.
Open House: How Are You Celebrating Halloween?
Whether you've been planning your costume or party for months, or are stuck for last-minute ideas, you should definitely get out there and celebrate tonight! At my house, we'll be waiting on trick-or-treaters (or trying to) and then heading to a friend's party in San Francisco for the evening. I still haven't decided on a costume, but I'm sure I can whip something up at the last minute.
Website of the Day: Flavor Tunes
I love a good party, but for me, what truly makes a memorable bash is the selection of tunes blasting from the stereo. I know, most of us feel helpless when we go to a party or event and the music gets increasingly painful with every song. .
How To: Decorate With Paper Flowers
I recently ran across these gorgeous paper flowers from stylist Zoe Bradley. Zoe's paper creations have been seen everywhere, from the McQueen runway to the windows of Louis Vuitton and Donna Karan. While many of us will always prefer fresh flowers to paper ones, carefully crafted and displayed paper blooms, such as Zoe's, can make a huge visual impact.
Yummy Links: From Chinese Noodles to the Pork Party
- Chinese noodles are a simple and delicious meal.— Cooking With Amy
- Costco is now accepting food stamps at two New York City locations. — Serious Eats
- A new movie, Fresh, puts the food industry into perspective. — Epicurious
- Should teens be taught more about alcohol?
Online Services to Help You Plan Your Wedding Shower
Wedding season continues on the Sugar network with parties, showers and everything in between. And now that I've provided you with some ways to geek out at your wedding reception, here are some useful sites and services that will help you get the ball rollin' on your wedding shower parties.
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Geek Tip: 3 Ways to Make Your Friends the Party DJ
Every good host knows you can't throw a party without good music, starting with crafting a great playlist. Once you have that, though, people still might have song requests, so let them be the DJ without having to keep getting on your playlist to change the song. Here are some fun ways to create a jukebox using the gadgets you may already have:
- Download the free Fluid Tunes (pictured above) for the easiest and most fun iTunes DJ — it uses your computer's camera so that all your guests need to do is gesture — literally, wave their hands — to change the song.
Steal of the Day: Glass Tealights With Garden Stakes
Ready to throw a garden party? With this set of Glass Tealights and Garden Stakes (originally $59.99, on sale for $29.99), your garden will be the hit of an evening party, as the glass tea lights gently illuminate its blossoms and greenery.
This set includes 12 powder-coated black metal stakes that are almost three feet high, and different colored glass tea light cups.
Do You Decorate With Streamers?
Today in Gunma, Japan, over 800 carp streams flutter over the Kanna River as part of the Carp Streamer Festival. The tradition originates from a folktale in which a carp becomes a dragon once it successfully swims up the waterfall. Do you hang streamers or bunting around your home to mark a celebration?
Cool Idea: Floating Flower Balls
This photo, which was taken at a destination wedding planned by Alison Events, took my breath away when I spotted it. The wedding, a black-tie beach wedding in Mexico, featured a giant floral arch that overlooked the ocean, tequila shot toasts, fireworks, and these stunning floating flower balls. I'm in love with the idea of covering the surface of a pool with these oversize floral decorations.
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