Guides for real occasions, page 5
More published how-to guides — baby showers, rehearsal dinners, guest outfits, and the table. Not a rental catalog.
Published guides
How to Throw a Housewarming Party
A practical guide to housewarming party customs, covering invitations, gifts, and hosting for a casual gathering in your new home.
Graduation Party Food That Works in Your Space
A practical guide to planning and serving food for a graduation party at home, covering quantities, setup, and dietary considerations.
How to Plan a Small, Safe Gender Reveal at Home
A guide to hosting a simple and safe gender reveal party at home, focusing on ideas that fit in a living room or backyard without the need for a spectacle.
Engagement Party Decor for a Living Room or Backyard
How to decorate for an engagement party at home, focusing on a dining table centerpiece and one tall element, with notes on guest attire and what this guide does not cover.
Who Attends a Rehearsal Dinner at Home
Navigate the guest list for a home rehearsal dinner, from immediate family to the wedding party, with tips on attire and managing expectations.
Bridal Shower vs Bachelorette Party: Planning Each at Home
A practical guide to the distinct customs, atmospheres, and expectations for hosting a bridal shower and a bachelorette party at home.
Adult Christmas Party Games for a Living Room or Dining Table
A guide to planning engaging, low-pressure games for a Christmas party with adults, focusing on living room or dining table activities.
What to Wear to a Gala: A Guest's Dress Code Guide
A practical guide to gala dress codes, covering what to wear and what to avoid for both women and men attending formal evening events.
What a Baby Shower Decoration Theme Looks Like at Home
A practical guide to planning baby shower decorations for a home gathering, covering themes, table decor, and what guests should wear.
A Halloween Baby Shower in Your Living Room or Backyard
A guide to hosting a Halloween-themed baby shower at home, covering decor, dress code, and games without the need for a rental shop or large venue.
What to Write in a Retirement Card
A guide to writing a sincere retirement card message, with examples by relationship and advice on what to avoid.
Celebration of Life Centerpiece Ideas for a Home Gathering
Thoughtful ideas for creating a centerpiece that honors a life, designed for a dining table or home setting with simple, seasonal elements.