You don’t need to spend a lot of time or money to serve impressive party appetizers. Here are some elegant, yet simple appetizer recipes for your New Year’s Eve or post-holiday cocktail party.
Choose one or more to serve with your tried and true crowd-pleasers–e.g., pigs in the blanket, baked brie, mini quiches, or bruschetta. And […]

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Silver, rhinestones, crystals and other high-shine elements are influencing not only fashion, but also dining and party décor. You can easily adapt this trend to your holiday or New Year’s parties for friends and family. Hang crystals, use silver or clear glass beads, silver candles, and other shiny items. This table, designed by JL […]

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Event planner Preston Bailey is truly one of the profession’s geniuses. He can transform huge, empty indoor and outdoor spaces into magical settings of light and grandeur. (The fact that many of his clients have six-figure event budgets helps, of course!) Still, his designs are exquisite.
If you want a visual treat, look at the before-and-after […]

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If you want to donate to a cause that spends money on programs rather than on salaries and fund-raising fees, Toys for Tots is a great place to start.
Toys for Tots puts an amazing 97% of funds directly into providing toys, books and literacy programs for children in need. Among other honors, the organization was […]

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