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Take It Outside—10 Gorgeous Outdoor Tables to Inspire Al Fresco Season

There’s something magical that happens when you gather friends and family around a beautifully-set table. It’s the good conversation and lovingly crafted meal, yes—but it’s also the alchemy of table...

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How to Host an Apéro: The Ultimate French-Inspired Happy Hour

It’s time I admit to myself that I am, by definition, a Francophile. I’m a sucker for a “How to [Dress/Eat/Wash Your Face] Like a French Girl” headline. I’m obsessed with watching Parisians go about...

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It’s the Ultimate Hosting Hack—How to Use Napkins to Level Up Your Table

With hosting season in full swing, we’re constantly looking to find that perfect table setting that weaves beauty into the everyday. We’ve covered outdoor table settings and dinner party table...

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How to Host an Effortless Summer Happy Hour

It goes without saying: the pandemic changed many things about how I entertain. One that stuck with me beyond quarantine? Hosting a happy hour at home. And truly, there’s no better time to embrace the...

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How to Pack (and What to Wear) for a Romantic French Girl Picnic

What does it say about me if my Pinterest feed is dominated by soft linens on grass, wine glasses catching a glint of the sun, straw baskets filled with flowers, and rosé under dappled light? I don’t...

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When I’m Hosting a Dinner Party, These Are the Recipes I Always Return To

Recently, a good friend called me in a near-panic: “I’m having eight friends over tomorrow night—what in the world should I make for that many people?” I’ve totally been there, and it can be tough to...

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101 “Never Have I Ever” Questions to Heat Up Your Game Nights

There’s something endlessly fun—and juicy—about telling our deepest, darkest secrets. Whether it’s played with casual friends or our closest confidantes, there’s a reason “never have I ever” questions...

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Buttery Croissants and Flowers, Always—How the Owner of Café Maman Weaves...

The best hosts have a few things in common. They find inspiration at every turn, don’t sweat the small stuff, and invite everyone to the table. Elisa Marshall embodies these values inherent in creating...

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“Cooking Incredible Food Can Be Simple and Fun”—Heidi Baker on the Art of...

There’s a certain art that exists in collaboration. It’s a careful, but free-falling dance between extending your own perspective while also embracing the creative acumen of others. Collaboration is...

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Girls’ Night Is Back—15 Ideas to Inspire Your Weekend Plans

A PSA for all to know: nothing beats a girls’ night. Sure, we love a good date night, and sometimes, a Friday evening alone is just what we need. But in this era where all the best things are preceded...

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A Harvest Gathering to Celebrate Fall’s Abundance

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the cyclical nature of everything. Our daily rhythms and routines, our bodies and hormones, and of course, the shifts of the season that are particularly...

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Pull Up a Chair—My Warm & Natural 2023 Thanksgiving Table is Here

Is it just me, or does life feel busier than ever right now? The days are so full, and while they’re packed with people and projects that I’m incredibly grateful for, I frequently long to slow it all...

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Checklist for a Stress-Free Feast

There’s only one way to ensure a stress-free and seamless Thanksgiving: detailed, down-to-the-minute planning. I’m typically one to take a laid-back approach to entertaining, but Thanksgiving is the...

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Raise a Glass—My Scandi-Inspired Holiday Party Table is Here

One of my favorite holiday traditions is the annual dinner party that Adam and I host for a few friends the weekend before Christmas. It’s become a tradition we all look forward to, and I cook up a...

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3 Holiday Appetizers for Hosting a Simple (and Festive!) Gathering

The holiday season always flies by, and squeezing in all the memory-making moments I envision for the holidays takes an intentional approach. One thing I always prioritize? Hosting a cozy night at...

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Staying In for New Year’s Eve? Here Are 20 Ideas for At-Home Fun

There are countless ways to ring in the New Year. You can get dressed up and go out. You can book an enviable spot at one of your city’s best restaurants. Or, if you’re like me and don’t want to...

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