So now it has been established that your are a VIP guest with your hostess gift in hand, but what is that in your other hand? A shopping bag with ingredients to whip up a little something to bestow upon the already planned and prepared menu? Unless you are attending a potluck dinner or the hostess has specifically requested you bring that amazing ... read more
Do you have a friend who is well meaning, but a tad unrefined when it comes to proper party etiquette? Perhaps she hails from a culture where entertaining isn’t fraught with formalities. Or there isn’t a distinction in the style of gatherings? If so, then this partyjeanie post should serve you well. With the summer ... read more
With the Easter Bunny due to hippty hop here on Sunday and Elijah making a hasty exit earlier this week at Seder, family and friends are gathering around the dining room table. In the spirit of both of these holidays, strangers or those without close connection with the host may find themselves becoming a temporary member of the extended family. ... read more
Do you have a co-worker, colleague, business constituent or perhaps career mentor who has the ability to make even the most challenging obstacles look effortless? That everything this person handles leaves you inspired, gob-smacked and a smidge envious. That this person’s obvious talent makes you want to pull a Malkovich just to see the world ... read more
I have watched bits and pieces of the movie, Steel Magnolias repeatedly and though I have learned of many (perhaps fictional) traditions from this serving of homemade Southern culture, what has always charmed me is the concept of an old fashion backyard wedding. I can’t think of anything more darling and intimate for the guests – for ... read more
I am just mad for decorative tape, although I never felt justified in purchasing a roll of the novelty versions I had seen in stores – if I am exerting the effort to post a package, I am certainly not spending addition time and creative energy in lavishly decorating the mailing box – that dedication is allocated to the gift. At least that was my ... read more
I haven’t been on the Bat Mitzvah circuit for close to 2 decades, so when the elaborate and (tastefully) embellished invitation arrived, I knew that this sacred Jewish rite of passage was in for a well-deserved makeover. The hostess of this Hebrew hootenanny was my best friend from high school with whom I shared a less pious, albeit equally ... read more
I have suburban envy of very few things – outdoor swimming pools, accessible tennis courts, barbecue grills and a yard in which to host a dog party. For years I had denied my baby Bully a proper celebration because his birthday falls in January – too frigid for fun in a dog park and that public space in which to host an event is limited (and ... read more
With the countdown for Super Bowl XLV in full effect, it’s time to pull out the partyjeanie playbook on game day etiquette. One might question the introduction of formalities for a party that calls for chips, wings & beer served in bottles, however being a considerate and gracious host transcends any occasion. The follow suggestions are ... read more
I love when I get to play partyjeanie and photojeanie for the same audience. Not only do have an opportunity to craft a truly personalized and individualized celebration for someone special, but I also get to design and execute a memorable and specific scrapbook that captures the essence of the occasion. A great way to involve all the guests is ... read more
