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THE LOCALE First, scope out a studious setting for your soiree. Dreaming of dancing to 'Willow' with your besties under the setting sun? An alfresco setup right in your backyard [...]

Pour a devilish drink for everyone at your bash. Fillred sugar-rimmed glasses with ice, add 1 Tbsp grenadine, and top with lemon-lime soda. Optional: Add 1 1/2 oz vodka! HOW-TO [...]

To paraphrase Leslie Knope. the creator of the day herself, 'We need to remember what's important in life: friend, wafflet, homework. Or waffle, friends, homework. Doetn't matter, but homework is [...]

In a world where everything gets ranked and rated, you might think only expensive, elaborate holidays get rave reviews. But sometimes the best Christmases are sweet and simple. Want to [...]

THE NO-POOL POOL PARTY THE INVITES: You've seen the trendy tropical monstera leaves literally everywhere, so DIY your own mini fronds out of green cardstock for your invites (create a [...]

It's party season! Bring some fun to your next gathering with a savory pie that conceals a cheesy filling of butternut squash and chard. It's a funny time of year. [...]

Exactly one year ago. 16-year-old Anna Cathcart, aka 'Kitty' in To the Boys I've Loved Before, slid into the DMs of 15-year-old vlogger and Total Eclipse star Lauren Orlando. She [...]

This Week New York's roller discos may have dwindled since the Koch era, but this summer a sparkly throwback called the DiscOasis has materialized at Central Park's Wollman Rink, complete [...]

ONE OF THE GREATEST JOYS IN LIFE is bringing friends together to savor a meal and spend precious time with one another. When I send out invitations to friends requesting [...]

Like everyone, the editors at EP Magazine look forward to the holidays as a joyous time to spend with family, loved ones and friends. 'Tis the season for parties, shopping, [...]

Finding a festive look that checks off all your boxes (comfy, cute, slimming...) can seem as elusive as a holiday miracle. So we asked seven groups of coworkers to try [...]

When hosting a holiday party, the most important detail is the guest list. Nail that and everything else falls into place. Well, almost everything. There's also the matter of what [...]

Reality star turned lifestyle guru Lauren Conrad opens her home for the holidays, sharing Pinterest-worthy entertaining secrets, yummy eats and (easy!) party-perfect outfit ideas BEAUTY NOTE EASY CAT-EYE Extend liquid [...]

From Avocados to Zoodles, the GH Test Kitchen dishes on the most crave-worthy food trends--and helps you master the ABC's of summer entertaining a AVOCADOS Holy moly, wait 'til you [...]

FIRST THINGS FIRST Before you start decorating, you need to prime your cake. Spread a thin layer of frosting to seal in the crumbs--the pros call this a 'crumb coat.' [...]

What better way to spend a night for a weekend ... or your whole winter break ...) than streaming some totally addictive TV? Pick one of these awesome '90s shows, [...]

Take your next dinner party outside with a comfy candlelit gathering that's as easy as (our delicious) pie to pull off THE MENU Starter SAVORY PUMPKIN & SAGE SOUP Main [...]

It's time to take the party outside, so gather family and friends for some backyard fun! (1) PERFECTLY GRILLED CHICKEN in 3 steps, page 128 EASY BBQ TACOS Pinpoint your [...]

Truth: A sleepover is basically the best way to spend a Friday night with your besties. So what are you waiting for? Whether you're an old pro at overnighters or [...]

Byline: ADAM RAPOPORT editor in chief Party Corner psdPHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX LAU. FOOD STYLING BY REBECCA JURKEVICH. PROP STYLING BY KALEN KAMINSKI.10 Should we dim the lights a smidge more? [...]

Byline: Philip Lentz Time to dance the summer away! And where better than cruising down a river? AARP New York is hosting rousing dance-party cruises on the Hudson River this [...]

Earlier this year, I noted the suggestion (made by an American academic and run with by a swathe of the British press) that we may be about to enter a [...]

Guidelines on holding green swap parties without spending money are provided. In swap parties, the attendees are requested items, such as items from their closets that they do not need anymore. These items might be wanted by other attendees and the leftovers can be donated to charitable institutions or shelters.

THE THEME Desert-Mex fiesta WHY Bright colors, easy food everyone loves, a surprising alternative to eggnog THE SETUP Creative color scheme + dramatic decor Red and fuchsia are a bold [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WE ALL WANT OUR GUESTS to feel comfortable when we host a party. Maybe that's why comfort foods like chips and dips, burgers, and wings are so popular […]

SET A LAVISH SCENE for poolside dining with an exotic-meets-earthy theme. "We love pushing color boundaries," says Jaime Rummerfield (top right), who helped transform Ron Woodson's home in L.A.'s Silver […]