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A Farmers’ Market-Inspired Cocktail Party

Posted by Greater Boston ..., Special Contributor

Who isn’t crazy for farm-fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables? They taste better, are picked at the peak of ripeness, and by supporting area farmers and purveyors, you’re spending... read more

Backyard Movie Night

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

There is no need to spend $10 to $13 a head on tickets for the latest blockbuster hit when you can have a lot more fun — for a whole lot less — hosting your own backyard movie night. If... read more

5 Tips to Being the Perfect Host

Posted by Liza Utter, Special Contributor

One of the biggest party fouls hosts make is focusing too much on the doing — the meal, the tasks, setting the table, the superficial things — that they lose touch with the real reason... read more

A Night at The Cookery

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

It’s a trend that is certainly on the rise: the pop-up dining experience. This summer marks the seventh version of chef Ludo Lefebvre's LA-based pop-up restaurant LudoBites, while Thomas... read more

Throw a Tiki Party

Posted by Amy Ahlberg, Special Contributor

For a great get-together on a sultry summer night, host a tiki-themed get-together. Tiki culture, with its fruity, exotic drinks, tropical Asian-fusion food, and fantasy-Polynesian décor, had... read more

Host a Beach Cookout

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

I grew up spending my summers by the sea, and every year the highlight of summer (aside from swimming and sidewalk lemonade stands) was my family’s annual beach cookout. Usually timed with a... read more

How to Arrange Summer Flowers

Posted by Apples and Onions, Special Contributor

During my June beach vacation, I begged my husband Drew’s 89-year-old grandmother, Ruthmary, to give me a flower arranging lesson. Roo-Roo, as us “kids” call her, is the... read more

5 Great Games to Play at the Table

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor

If you’re hosting a dinner party, there is no reason to fear that dull conversation will leave your guests with a sour taste in their mouths. Just as you would plan your menu in advance, it... read more