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  The 9 Essential Elements of a Great Party

  Ionce attended an extravagant party in honor of the Super Bowl. Retired football player Joe Montana was there, as was former Tonight Show host Jay Leno. Many of San Francisco’s top chefs and bartenders served up scrumptious bites and cool cocktails. A replica of the Golden Gate Bridge stood tall in the main hall, and live seals… Read more

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  How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Like a Pro

  Popping a bottle of bubbly shouldn’t have to be a stress-inducing moment of will it or won’t it work, but a breezy bottle opening in the midst of a celebration. While it seems like a straightforward process, there is a right and a wrong way to open a bottle of champagne (or sparkling wine like Italian… Read more

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  31 Excuses To Throw a Party (for No Reason at All)

  There is an unfortunate misconception that a party must be held around a special occasion. A birthday, an engagement, or a holiday, are all great excuses to throw a party. But we’re also firm believers that you can have a celebration whenever you want, for whatever reason. To inspire you to get your host hat out, we… Read more

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  How To Host a Dinner Party in a Small Space

  For most of my adult life—15 years, to be exact—I have lived alone in a handful of studios in the Bay Area. My first place had a Murphy bed and a kitchen the size of a closet with almost no counter space. My second place had a kitchen with bar seating but no room for any sort… Read more

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  13 Best Halloween Party Themes Fit for Adults

  For kids, Halloween is an excuse to stock up on candy, stay out past dark, and enjoy a few hours of make-believe as you dress up as whoever (or whatever) you want to be. All of the above applies to adults, too, with the additional prerogative to tip back a few festive cocktails while hosting friends and… Read more

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  How to Decline an Invitation Gracefully

  An RSVP to a dinner party, holiday celebration, or other social event is not only a polite thing to do but also invaluable information for the party’s hosts. How is a host or hostess supposed to determine how much champagne to chill, salmon to cook, and plates to set if they don’t know the number of guests who will… Read more