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Entertaining Ideas: All a Board for New Year’s Eve

Make your New Year’s Eve celebration a breeze by serving appetizer boards you can assemble ahead of time. That way, everyone’s entertained and you get to have fun, too

Space Makeover: A Reach-In Beverage Center

Formerly an in-kitchen laundry closet, this little nook brings big entertainment value to a small kitchen. I’m not one to keep my family washing tidy at all times…

Easy DIY Ideas: Tie-dye napkins

Imprint napkins with an Eastern European look the easy way when you use tie-dye spray paint and a stencil. By spraying paint rather than brushing it on, you’ll…

Outdoor Living: Decorate a Backyard Room

We turned a neglected pergola into a sweet little hideaway shaded by an apple tree that’s a perfect spot to entertain or sit and watch kids play. The…

Storage Solutions: Create a Party Pantry

Get ready for spring holidays, family events, and impromptu gatherings with this simple stash. Stock a cupboard or closet with essential items to help make your party planning…

Entertaining Ideas: A Movie-Night Concession Stand

Stash everything you need for hosting movie-night guests attractively and efficiently within steps of the party. Celebrate family movie night! Whether it’s a summer night under the stars…

Entertaining Ideas: A Hot Beverage Bar

Create an always-ready hot beverage center that caters to hospitality in the cold weather season. This rolling cart does it all: stores supplies in drawers, provides space for…

Entertaining Ideas: Raise the Bar

Add some character to your festive libation station. Vintage and repurposed bar carts and set ups will make a holiday happy hour even happier.   Nearly anything can…

Entertaining Ideas: Holiday Recipes

Hosting for the holidays? Try these recipes for appetizers, dips and salsas, entrees and cocktails for a few or for a crowd.   Add color and flavor to…

Entertaining Ideas: The Instant Guestroom

Now that air mattresses have had an upgrade, you’re ready for overnight visitors whether you have an extra bedroom or not. The holidays often mean an influx of…

Holiday Ideas: Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is over. You’re still stuffed but that fridge is full of food. Keep your mind off of all the yummy leftovers calling your name with these cool…

Entertaining Ideas: Fall Chili Party Dessert – Acorn Cookie Treats

You’ve been having too much fun at your chili party for a fussy dessert—and everyone’s full anyway. So keep your sweet treat—a chocolate, nut, fruit and acorn cookie…