Everyday Parties

Dinner Parties

Dinner parties are the classic way to entertain at home. Though our experts have great recipes, Celebrations will show you how to throw a great dinner party without being an expert chef. Mindy worked with Chef Muller from db Bistro in New York to plan a fabulous fall menu. Jeanne's Sticks and Spice Grilling party lets you barbeque without spending all day behind the grill. Check out the video here.

How to Host a Fabulous Fondue Party
By Yelena Jenkins
Everything old is new again, including the retro-chic fondue party. This simple but crowd-pleasing fete encourages conversation and mingling - two musts for a successful dinner party. Read on for recipes, tips and expert advice - you won't have to think of a thing. more
Book Club Party
By Mindy Kobrin
It's your turn to host the book club. Last time the group ordered pizza and served soda. This time, turn the book club meeting into a book club Celebration by making a few tasty bites and more
Country Western Dinner Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Howdy Pardner! Looking to get everyone together for some good ole fashioned down-home fun? Try serving up a Country Western dinner party. more
Island Bliss Getaway Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Kiss the winter blues goodbye and taste the islands with an Island Bliss Winter Getaway Party. more
Gourmet English Easter Dinner
By Mindy Kobrin
Easter is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring. Join me in tipping our bonnet to the Queen with a traditional English Easter dinner. more

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Articles

Theme Party: Around the World Potluck
By Yelena Jenkins
Take your party planning international and host a unique Around the World theme party more
Spring Awakenings with an Easy Brunch in Stations
By Andrea Correale
Spring brings many reasons to celebrate; Bridal showers, Mother’s Day, Graduation, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Father’s Day, Cinco de Mayo more
Going Greek for Easter Dinner
By Mindy Kobrin
Take a trip to Greece this Easter with some of my favorite Greek Easter Dinner recipes. more
Official Oscar Party Sneak Peek: Wolfgang Puck's Menu
By Jeanne Benedict
“Simple but refined.” That is how master chef Wolfgang Puck described the menu he has planned for this year’s 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball. more
Kiss Me I'm Irish St. Patrick's Day Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Let us be your lucky charm this St. Patrick’s Day. We want to help you throw the most Irish of parties this March 17th. more
Oscar Party - Buzz Cocktails and Fab Dinner
By Mindy Kobrin
Begin producing your own Oscar Party now – and make your own Oscar Party favors. more
Decadent Mediterranean Valentine's Day Dinner
By Mindy Kobrin
Ancient Greek and Roman mythology is closely connected to our modern ideas about Valentine’s Day including the well-known myth of how the rose got its thorns. more
Valentine’s Kissworthy Cocktail Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Valentine’s Day is an ideal time to enchant and entice! Whether you’re looking for love or reveling in your single statustry these Top 5 Cupid Concoctions and a nibble or two for a kiss-worthy cocktail party everyone will “love.” , more
A Simply Romantic Valentine Dinner for Two
By Jeanne Benedict
Take pleasure in simplicity this Valentine’s Day by creating an easy and elegant dinner for two. more
Fall Party Tablescapes
By Mindy Kobrin
Guided by a top New York City chef, we’ll dress up your fall dinner table with food displays and natural decorations to celebrate the season. more
Unforgettable Fall Party: Secrets of a Star New York Chef
By Mindy Kobrin
Wonder how the culinary world’s best pair wines and cheese and make sensational comfort food look extraordinary? more

Blog

Bon Appe Cheat Meal Advice & More
By Jeanne Benedict
Looking to liven up your cookbook shelf? Check out "Dishing With the Kitchen Virgin," by Susan Reinhardt. more
10 Pink Party Links
By Jeanne Benedict
I’m a girly girl. A pink-themed cocktail party with my best girlfriends is just about as good as it gets! more
5 Unique Hors d'oeuvre Trays
By Jeanne Benedict
Spark conversation at your next party by presenting hors d'oeuvres in a unique way. more
Food in Bloom
By Jeanne Benedict
Welcome spring with these ideas for dressing up food with flowers.

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Project Runway Finale Party
By Jeanne Benedict
Throw this fierce fete in your living room while watching the Project Runway finale! more
Grand Martini Glass Ice Cooler
By Jeanne Benedict
Ultra hip and standing 3 1/2 feet tall, this acrylic Martini glass ice cooler will wow guests at your next cocktail party. more
Oscar Party Favors
By Jeanne Benedict
For the last two years, official Academy Awards events have done away with giving celebrities lavish gift bags as Oscar party favors, but swag parties are all the rage this week in Hollywood. more
In-N-Out with the Oscars
By Mindy Kobrin
Even with Vanity Fair's cancellation of its famed Los Angeles Oscar Party, you can still celebrate like the stars! Indulge in a burger from In-N-Out, the legendary celebrity-favoured joint, then wash it down with famously inspired drinks! more
Super Tuesday Spirit
By Jeanne Benedict
Vote for red, white and blue cocktails at your Super Tuesday festivities. more
Sit in Style
By Jeanne Benedict
From light-up cube seats to Phillipe Starck Ghost Chairs, party rental companies allow guests to sit in style. more

Posh Potluck
By Jeanne Benedict
Potlucks have never gone out of style. But how do you achieve a stylish design on the tabletop when everyone's serving ware is different? more
Flying High Party Gifts
By Mindy Kobrin
One of my favorite "on the fly" spots for great hostess, getaway travel gifts and "upon arrival party-ready" items is the brainstorm of John Sencion and Brad John. more
Party Packs at the PR Store
By Jeanne Benedict
When Lisa Rinna hosted a party for the reopening of her boutique clothing store, Belle Gray, she turned to the PR Store for guests' party packs. more
The Perfect Hostess
By Jeanne Benedict
With women running for president and heading up corporations, I wonder if the word "hostess" has a place in today's world. Absolutely! more
Celebrate 200gr8
By Mindy Kobrin
The energy and excitement has continued into the New Year and promises to make 2008, 200gr8! more
Swarovski Stunners For Your New Year's Eve Party!
By Jeanne Benedict
Swarovski sparkles with New Year’s Eve party ideas that you can do at home.

Personalized Crystal Letter Bottle of Bubbly
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Congrats! Our Final Winner in the Best Office Party Idea Contest!
By Jeanne Benedict
Congratulations to beeblossom73 who won the "The Popcorn Factory Celebration Basket" (see below)! more
Congrats! Our 3rd Winner in the Best Office Party Idea Contest!
By Jeanne Benedict
Congratulations to kht0330 who won the "The Popcorn Factory Celebration Basket" (see below)! more
Where The Stars Eat Sushi
By Jeanne Benedict
Whenever my friends or business associates call with plans to visit Los Angeles they ask, “Where can I see some celebrities?” more