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Activities for Houseguests

Home Design with Kevin Sharkey: Setting Up a Bar

I love the cocktail culture in the Pink Panther movie of the 1960s. It was so glamorous, so...
Gold Rush Game

Children love to dig for treasure, and this game is perfect for an Old West-themed birthday...
Cowboy Cutouts

These fun and simple cutouts add instant charm to any party. And, you can easily tailor them to...
Martha's Favorite Good Things

Here are a few of Martha's all-time favorite Good Things.
Weekend Entertaining

Martha chats about her recent boating trip on the Maine coastline and checks in with Nikki Elkins,...
Fun Photo Background

A bright sheet or piece of fabric makes a lively backdrop for a professional-style photo shoot....
Removing Wine Bottle Labels

Removing the wine label is a great idea. Rather than saving an empty bottle of wine, you can...
Mix-and-Match Cocktail Party: Tips and Tricks

More tips and tricks for making your mix-and-match cocktail party an unqualified success.
Enjoy Your Guests -- and Vice Versa

I was recently at a spectacular home in Nassau, in the Bahamas. While the host...
Spa Shower For Baby

Since the mother-to-be will have little time after baby is born to spoil herself, now is the...
Party Planning 101

When you're celebrating life's big moments -- graduations, showers, birthdays, anniversaries --...
Party Calculator

Follow this guide to determine how much to buy. The primary rule: Buy plenty. You can use it...
Cranberry and Pine Basket

Tools and MaterialsFloral wirePine sprigs and...
Holiday Centerpiece: Gilded Pear Basket

Gold-painted pears look straight out of a fairy tale on your Christmas table. This gold dust,...
Welcoming Houseguests

With the addition of a few niceties, your spare bedroom will be as inviting to visitors as a...
Choose-Your-Own Cocktail Party

Select a few festive options from our cocktail party primer for a mix-and-match bash that's just...
Cocktail Party: Extra-Credit Elements

For a more formal fete that's been weeks in the planning -- like an engagement party or a holiday...
Bluelines Source Book

We asked Bluelines contributors to open up their bookmarks folders (aka the websites they visit for...
Entertaining is Fun: Soups for Lunch with Ina Garten

I've always loved to give parties. Ever since my husband and I were married in 1968, I've loved...
Sample Schemes and Shortcuts

Hosting a successsful get-together doesn't have to be all pain and no gain. Select a few festive...