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Always a Hostess…

I woke up this morning deciding that I want to go on strike—not from being a mother or a single parent, but I want to go on strike from always being a hostess, the hostess, and very seldom a guest. Either I am such a bore as to be a terrible guest, or I have learned how to be a hostess too well—regardless, I’m tired of always being the one with the clean house and the matching wine goblets. After thirty years of throwing parties, usually by myself, I’m ready for an extended hiatus. The thing is, I actually like … Continue reading →

Host an Artwork Exchange

We’ve talked about hosting all kinds of exchanges from the cookie exchange (which doesn’t have to be just for Christmas) to the back to school clothing exchanges and swapping accessories and holiday decorations. Now, it’s time to talk about an artwork exchange. If you have recently moved or redecorated, it’s a great time to host an exchange. You can trade off some pieces that no longer make much of an impact and gain some items to add some sparkle to your new spaces. Pricey Pieces First, if you have valuable artwork, you do not want to trade it with the … Continue reading →

Cool Cocktail Parties

It has been said that cocktail parties are in effect, an exciting opportunity to meet all the people your friends don’t like well enough to invite for dinner. Even if more than a part of this is true, cocktail parties remain proper and respectable and if you do it right, lots of fun. Guests, sip, sup and schmooze while the host entertains a multitude without having to seat rear-ends or stuff faces. A cocktail party comes off best when it is brief, has a focus or when it precedes another event elsewhere. The latter is best because in such a … Continue reading →