Bring the Special Touch of Monogramming to Your Table Design

Monogrammed items make for grand impact in interior design. No place is more perfect for such splendid detail than your dinner table. Consider monogrammed dinnerware, linen wine bags, table napkins, or cocktail napkins to boost the glamour of your table setting when you entertain next. One of the things that makes monogramming so special is [...]

A Great Holiday Party Goody Bag Idea

If you are hosting a holiday celebration, and want the night to be special, consider giving each guest a cookie goodie bag as they leave. Have the bags ready to go, but slip the cookies into the oven during cocktails, or the main course, depending on the extent of your gathering. Then you can say [...]

Very Special Sugar Cookie Recipe from the Famous Barney House

Sugar cookies are much loved for their simple appearance, but delightful taste. It should come as no surprise that there are few ingredients required for this recipe. Take out a half cup of butter, one cup of sugar, 2 eggs, a half tablespoon of vanilla, two cups of flour, three teaspoons of baking powder, a [...]

The Greatest Thing Since the Invention of Sliced Bread

When you are entertaining and a guest inadvertently drops a glass, this is a great trick for cleaning up that will impress everyone. After you have swept up the big pieces and placed them into a paper bag for safety reasons, the final step is a real showstopper, and a bit of a surprise too. [...]

How to Keep What You Wore Where Straight

If you are a woman who loves to attend parties, gatherings, or any social event then you may benefit from this little hint. My mother has a system for identifying what outfit she wore with whom that is simple as can be, and oh so effective. For years she has relied upon this little practice [...]

How to Prepare for Unexpected Visitors

If you have ever found yourself caught off guard by visitors to your home, than this one is for you. I have also done the same at the last minute when surprised by the unexpected guest. You know the one where you shove items into cabinets and drawers. There might be some personal items around [...]

A Great Trick for a Good Hostess

For those of you with a panache for hosting company, and a little extra floor space in your home, and an exercise dvd this idea is for you. Imagine offering your guests an early morning yoga class right at your home. Or, maybe you are more partial to a belly dancing class before happy hour. [...]