‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, the adults were sipping festive cocktails, even the mouse! So much of the holidays are about the younger set and sometimes you just want to kick back and be an adult. These cocktails are sure to please and show off some of the most festive elements of the season. You can serve them up at a holiday party, at the family ...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you are well aware of the over the top and glamorous lifestyle of the hit TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Here's how to throw a glamorous Kardashian themed party.

There’s just something about summer that makes people want to celebrate all that is tropical. It makes sense with the sunshine and the warm weather that you have the perfect backdrop to celebrate an island or luau themed party. If you happen to love the islands or just adore this theme, then you want to really embrace it. The perfect way to do so is to have centerpieces adorning the venue ...

Though they may seem chic and trendy, wine tasting parties have been around for years. These are a great way to get together and to enjoy the company of friends and some good wine in the process. If you are a bit of a wine connoisseur, then this may become a regular occurrence. Even if you are a novice though, it's a perfect excuse for a party with adults, and you can still create ...

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Whatever your age or stage of life, chocolate seems to have a universal language. The sweet gooey taste is simply irresistible and therefore many people flock to for a nice little pick me up each and every day. It also happens to make a perfect theme for a party. Never thought of having a chocolate party? You can really have fun with this type of theme, and the only requirement ...

Roll out the red carpet for your guests at your Oscar party. Let them feel like the stars of your life by inviting them to an elegant and fun party while watching the biggest awards show of the year. Use clip art to create your Oscar-themed invitations and encourage party-goers to dress in their black-tie best. If possible, lay out an actual red carpet to welcome your guests. Enlist the help of kids or teens to act as ...

What's more fun than a fully themed-out party?  NOTHING! For your Oscar party this year, theme your menu to the ten Best Picture nominees!  Here are some ideas: 2010 Oscar Menu Avatar The land of blue creatures and fantastic plants.  How about an interesting salad with sauteed fiddlehead ferns, mixed greens, jicama and BLUE cheese dressing! The Blind Side One of the pivotal moments in this movie is when the family comes ...

The Razzies (the Worst movies of the year) come out the day before the Oscars. Why not toast the worst of the worst with Bombs Away shot glasses? (Heck, many of the Oscar contenders bombed at the box office too. Remember Nine? No, not 9 or Sector 9). Heck, we could come up with a ...

Hard a'starboard! No, the other starboard! Aaaaargh! Well, at least this ship is UNSINKABLE. And on the bright side, we won't have to worry about running out of ice while serving the oyster martinis and beluga caviar. For your next party, try the gin & titonic ice cube tray set. It's perfect for your next boat launching, even if it's just in a bathtub. I'm not planning on watching Titanic any time soon, but I can ...

Celebrating the New Year? Keep the pace lively, the entertainment elegant, the drinks flowing, and the food plentiful. Here's how to celebrate in style, with a variety of cocktail and snack recipes to try!