entertaining

The Surprising Endurance of Martha Stewart’s “Entertaining”
To most readers, this will seem like fantasy. To Stewart, it was a snapshot of real life. She grew up in a large, middle class Polish American family in...
Thoughtful Hostess Gifts That Will Secure You a Second Invitation
It is true that every generation thinks it invented the dinner party. It is equally true, we presume, that every generation faces a bout of pre-dinner party apprehension, staring...
Sofia Coppola’s Party Planner Publishes a Definitive Guide to Eccentric Entertaining
There are not many event planners who could come up with the party theme of “alien balloon world,” let alone be able to execute it in a downtown Los...
NBA Finals Preview: Pacers-Thunder May Not Be a Long Series, But It Will be Entertaining
Trying to score on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense can be like trying to ram a feather through a brick wall. Trying to contain the Indiana Pacers’ offense is...
How to Create a Timeless Wedding Registry Packed With Pieces That’ll Evolve With You and Your Spouse
Though some of the items on your wedding registry won’t stand the test of time—it's inevitable that some glasses will break, plates will chip, towels will wear out—others will...
Cadbury Eggs and Cherry Blossoms: Christine Gachot Gives a Masterclass in Modern Easter Entertaining
But the sweetest things are, quite literally, the sweets themselves. “Let’s be honest, that’s the best part,” Gachot says, laughing. She fills vintage silver bowls and pails to the...