Six Party Essentials
BEST GIFT RECENTLY RECEIVED:
A
Rachel Comey tote bag from Bird that
is made out of remnants from last year’s
collection.
GO-TO HOSTESS GIFT IDEAS:
Giving
something edible like homemade jam or
pickled veggies is very popular right now.
Or you can’t go wrong with a family rec-
ipe for cookies or brownies.
HOLIDAY PARTY-PLANNING AD-
VICE:
Have a couple of outfits ready
(sparkly tops and skirts); an iPod play-
list with both a chill, background mix
and a dance-party mix; extra liquor, as
you never want to run out; and, perhaps
most importantly, a good attitude.
1.
Be prepared. Don’t leave things to the
last minute. Make a to-do list, organized
by the days leading up to the event, so
you know what to take care of each day.
2.
Delegate. You can’t do everything
yourself, or you will be too tired to enjoy
the party.
3
.
Don’t forget about the candles!
Everyone looks and feels better under
the warm glow of candlelight.
4
.
Stock up on supplies—like extra
toilet paper and hand towels for the
bathroom.
5
.
Stay calm, even when things don’t go
your way. If you appear stressed, your
guests will get stressed.
6
.
Have your home cleaned the day
before the party, as well as the day after.
THAYER ALLYSON GOWDY
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