Entertaining in Style

Entertaining in Style

The key to hosting a memorable gathering -- it’s all about these details. Set the scene with these essential décor tips and clever theme ideas with easy-to follow how-to’s to make it happen. Plus, a menu of crowd-pleasing recipes with something for every occasion.

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Entertaining in Style
  • Five Cocktail Hacks

    The girls from LEAFtv have done it again! In this episode of #GTK, Erin Falconer and Geri Hirsch share 5 super-simple cocktail hacks. Say byebye to your last watered down cocktail, warm glass of white wine and boring drink mixers. Cheers!

  • Fabulous Floral Spritzers

    Claire Thomas of the Kitchy Kitchen has a good sense of taste - and humor - when it comes to one of her fave beverages: wine spritzers. Follow along as she makes three festive recipes for refreshing, crisp cocktails. Her recipes include a pear-lavender spritzer with Sauvignon blanc, a rosé sprit...

  • Easy Moules Frites

    Beth shows how to create an easy moule-frites recipe based on her sister-in-law's classic French recipe.

    MOULES A LA VIVIENNE + CHEATER FRITES!
    (Serves 4)

    MOULES:
    2 1/2 pounds of fresh mussels
    2 tbsp salted butter
    1/4 cup parsley, minced (+1 tbsp for garnish)
    1 cup white onion, ...

  • Coquilles St. Jacques

    Beth shares a festive first course inspired by her French in-laws. Classically served in a scallop shell, Coquilles St. Jacques is easy to make a day ahead and one of Beth's favorite appetizers for holiday entertaining.

    COQUILLES ST. JACQUES
    (Serves 6 as a first course)

    INGREDIENTS:
    1 p...

  • Haus Dinner Party

    Interior designer Nina Freudenberger wants your next outdoor dinner party to be a big hit - before your guests even take their first bite. The key? Wow them upon arrival with a killer setup. Watch this episode of Design Secrets to get the professional's insider scoop to a successful outdoor dinne...

  • Anatomy of a Cheese Board

    Say cheese! Claire Thomas pulls together a rustic, beautiful cheese board that's sure to please party guests. This girl knows her cheeses, and you'll love her tips for pairing them with cured meats, fruits (hello roasted grapes!), briny bites, sweet preserves and crunchy nibbles to create the ult...

  • Let's Have a Luau!

    After a family vacation to Maui, lifestyle blogger Eden Passante is anxious to share a slice of life from the Big Island with her friends. What better than DIY leis and delicious Mai Tai cocktails? Check out Eden's simple steps to create beautiful Hawaiian leis with fresh orchids and tuberose. Th...

  • The Heart of Home

    Gracious Living starts the minute you walk through your door. Interior designer Anne-Marie Barton shares simple ideas to create an atmosphere of welcoming and warmth in your home. From putting out accessible appetizers, drinks and snacks that look (and taste) good, to adding special touches to yo...