Casual entertaining

Entertaining in a small space creates a fun, casual, and intimate atmosphere that I love. Although it can be a little bit of a challenge, small space parties are completely doable with a few tips to help you along the way.

Host an easy dinner party for 6 following this 6-step process. See what to shop for, what to serve and how to host it all stress-free.

The California Thanksgiving feast that we’re sharing with you this week was a team effort, and isn’t that the way things usually go? Thanksgiving is the ultimate potluck dinner. But the bulk of the cooking often still falls on the host, and between getting the house clean, setting the table, pouring drinks, and making the gravy, he may feel tuckered out at the mere thought of the day ahead. And that is where these roles come in. You’re not a one-woman show, a one-man band.

The designer Jenni Kayne invited guests to her Los Angeles backyard for a meal themed around thyme.

Though we don't do it nearly enough, I love having friends over and looking after them for an evening with good food and hospitality. A dinner party is an

Putting any of these entertaining hacks into practice will make your life much easier so that everyone enjoys the party (including you!).

Personal style icon, bad-ass business woman, mother of two (to Lennon & Costa) and all around California cool girl Hannah Henderson has been on my radar for years. I constantly find myself looking to her (don't follow her on Instagram ? you should) for style inspiration and motherhood adv

Alison Roman's recipe for the perfect finger food to start a dinner party with.

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The new studio has a great outdoor space that I've been meaning to get some use out of, especially since the rooftop deck at our house is currently out of order until the pavers are