Tag Archives: home entertainment

Buffet Parties: Who’s On First?

Similar but even more aggravating than the cocktail party, is the stand-up buffet. Since the food fare is more substantial than those cocktail party “one-biters,” finding easy and graceful ways to serve it and consume it become paramount issues. A buffet is a great way to serve many people simultaneously without the formality of a sit-down dinner. It usually complements an important occasion: a wedding, a divorce, the relocation of an unwanted friend or relative, a graduation, birthday etc. One rule of thumb about buffet food is to fit the food with the hour. Tea sandwiches, tiny canapés and pastries … Continue reading →

Tivo For The Home, Anyone?

“It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Tivo!” ~ Anonymous Someone of semi-importance said that once you own a Tivo, you will wonder how you ever managed to live without one. Without what? you might ask, looking like the rear end of an unsophisticated donkey, if you’re anything like me. I first heard about Tivo a year or so ago on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and had no idea that I was watching the birth not of the blues, but of a push button technological coup d’etat. Tivo users swear that the device has revolutionized their lives, altering domestic … Continue reading →

Setting The Stage For Company: A One-Act Play

Whether you are planning a big bash or a small dinner party, as the host or hostess, you are always in control of the mood swings of the affair. How furnishings are arranged contribute to “the power”, which if played correctly, can insure that all of your guests and you too, will have a good time. Never underestimate the mood-altering power of furniture and lighting. Pull furniture away from the walls for a start, and arrange sofas and chairs into tight groups. This is a great idea for conversation as it is difficult not to say hello to someone who … Continue reading →

Review: Overstock.com

You can find many items for your home, from name brand electronics to bedding and patio furniture at Overstock.com. They offer a great assortment of everyday items and clearance items at reasonable prices. If you have started looking for patio furniture as warmer weather approaches, check out the garden and patio liquidation sale going on now. They have everything from lanterns, umbrellas, garden decor items, patio furniture and hammocks to mini greenhouses. Items sell fast, so don’t miss out. I like the fact that Overstock makes a note when an item is almost sold out, so you don’t wait and … Continue reading →