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The Chic Holiday Party: Casual, Fun and Gorgeous

The Chic Holiday Party: Casual, Fun and Gorgeous

0 / December 9, 2011 10:55 am

If you’re thinking of throwing a holiday party this year, look no further! We’ve got your definitive guide to throwing a chic, gorgeous party with minimal effort. To pull it off, we turned to Jes Gordon–party planner extraordinaire and author [...]

Gloss How-To: Create A Modern Thanksgiving Table

Gloss How-To: Create A Modern Thanksgiving Table

0 / November 20, 2011 9:44 am

With Thanksgiving less than a weeks away, we turned to Jennifer Sbranti from HostesswiththeMostess.com for her tips for a gorgeous holiday table.  Stylish and fun, her ideas are also easy — perfect for hectic holiday schedules! Instead of a “singular [...]

Sterling Ultimate Host: The Final Challenge!

Sterling Ultimate Host: The Final Challenge!

0 / November 11, 2011 3:24 pm

As you know, I’ve been following the Sterling Ultimate Host challenge throughout it’s various challenges, and this is an exciting time: The final challenge has arrived! I have a vested interest because I’m one of the guest judges – and [...]

Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Challenge: Date Night

Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Challenge: Date Night

0 / October 23, 2011 12:26 pm

As you know, I’ve been following (and sharing the tidbits) of the exciting Sterling Ultimate Host Challenge – mostly because I’m one of the guest blogger judges! — so far, they  have two winners, and the third challenge is up [...]

Sterling’s Search for the Ultimate Host: Challenge 2 is a Wine + Foodie Movie

Sterling’s Search for the Ultimate Host: Challenge 2 is a Wine + Foodie Movie

0 / October 3, 2011 3:01 pm

Last month, I had the fabulous chance to fly out to Napa and be hosted by Sterling Vineyards, as they introduced all there was to know about their Ultimate Host Challenge – and invited me to be one of the [...]

Labor Day Recipes: End of Summer BBQ Menu

Labor Day Recipes: End of Summer BBQ Menu

0 / September 2, 2011 9:20 am

Summer is officially over and Fall is rolling in — but we’ve got one last hurrah next week! If you’re planning a Labor Day BBQ — or even if you’re not, you still have time to gather up some friends [...]

Gloss How-To: Throw A Modern Potluck Party

Gloss How-To: Throw A Modern Potluck Party

0 / July 5, 2011 11:05 am

Even though budgets are tight, it’s still not impossible to entertain…in fact, during hard times it’s most important to lean on your friends and have fun. So, why not host a potluck dinner party with some style? You don’t have [...]

Gloss How-To: Throw A Party…Tonight!

Gloss How-To: Throw A Party…Tonight!

0 / June 28, 2011 10:23 pm

It happens to all of us — or maybe just me A LOT — but one thing leads to another and WHAM! You’ve got a mini (or major) party happening at your house. Tonight. Luckily, we consulted party-planner-to-the-stars, Steve Kemble, [...]