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The holidays are a busy busy time for most people. If you're in the mood to have a party, make sure that it's an affair your friends and family will want to pencil into their calendars. Because they know you have good taste in drinks, appetizers, dinner, decorations, and dessert! And that you throw a heck of a party.   Appetizers Tell your guests to come hungry and then set the mood with these festive bites.   Cranberry Baked Brie Cranberry baked brie brings out the colors and flavors of the season and is an absolutely delicious appetizer you should...

While you're tying bows on presents, you might be getting ready to tie the knot too! If you're planning on a Christmas or New Years Eve wedding, get some ideas from these gorgeous and creative weddings.   Hot Chocolate Bar As your guests arrive or in lieu of a dessert bar, set up a hot chocolate stand where they can serve themselves! Add bowls of marshmallows, nonpareils, candy canes, caramel dipped spoons, and whipped cream and you'll have a beautiful and heartwarming station your guests will love. Mountainmodernlife.com   Pine Cone Bouquet Save a ton on floral arrangements by making...

Hosting New Years this year? Make it a resolution to have one of the best times you and your friends and family have ever had by trying some of these ideas below!   Stock your bar A well stocked bar is a sign of a great host/hostess. Find out what you need to be the best party thrower this New Years with a tutorial about how you should stock your bar. Remember, it's okay to ask your friends to bring things too! This is just a guideline to help you stock up on what you need and leave out what...

Sometimes it's a bit jarring to trade holly for scarecrows and peppermint for pumpkin. That's why we've come up with a list of ways you can transition smoothly between your fall and winter decor and flavors. Whether you're planning for a wedding or just decorating around the house, we have some tips for you.   Decorate with pieces you can alter By going with pieces that serve as a backdrop to other seasons, it won't seem like as much of a shock when you switch from one to another.   Fall/Winter Wreath In the fall, you can tack on pumpkins,...

This ain't the kids table. If kiddos aren't part of the Thanksgiving equation for you, then go all out for a fabulous adult Thanksgiving. Forget the menu that has to pass the little kid taste test and kid-friendly dishware. This year, try some of these refined Thanksgiving recipes, lovely libations, and chic table settings.   Start with fancy appetizers Since you won't have any picky eaters this Thanksgiving, whip up some wonderful hors d'oeuvres that will impress your guests and elevate taste buds.   Cranberry Bites Sugared cranberries and mild brie look gorgeous on a platter and are incredibly delicious....