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Dinner Time

The AH&L staff loves a good party. We also love to entertain at home. But it’s hard work. Or, rather, we think it’s hard work. But on The Peak of Chic today, local blogger and tastemaker Jennifer Boles shows us how to throw an easy, fun dinner party on a school night! And, she’s right—Cafe Lapin is delish! (I ate there every Friday this summer just to have the lemon meringue pie.)

1 comment January 13th, 2010

Ciao Bella!

Italian Wine Tasting

Celebrate “Leonardo da Vinci: Hand of the Genius” and all things Italian with a special Italian Wine Tasting at the High Museum of Art on October 22, from 5-9 p.m. Each ticket includes admission to the exhibition and three wine tastings or one full glass of these select Italian wines. Additional tastings/glasses, Italian nibbles and other drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets: $20; $10 for members.

Visit high.org/ItalianWineTasting for more information.

Add comment October 16th, 2009

Tips and Tabletops

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Here’s a bit of exciting local news that’s even more exciting for your holiday tabletop: The Mrs. Howard showroom at The Galleries of Peachtree Hills is holding a tabletop extravaganza showcase this week on October 1 and 2. Visit to see designer lines like  William Yeoward, Dransfield & Ross and Marc Blackwell, plus great advice for making your tabletop look its best for the holidays. Get all the details on the Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper blog.

Cheers!

Add comment September 28th, 2009

Don’t be tardy for the party…or stay too late

Hostess with the mostest: Phoebe Howard in her Buckhead condominium

Hostess with the mostest: Phoebe Howard in her Buckhead condominium. Photo: Erica George Dines

I’m doing a final check of the copy for our November issue before it goes into layout later this week. Here’s a sneak peek at one of designer Phoebe Howard’s top 10 tips for holiday entertaining. This one, however, is good enough for year-round use!

Be mindful of your guests’ schedules the following day and choose the appropriate start and end time. Make sure the evening progresses at a comfortable pace. There is nothing worse than feeling trapped at a late night party because the hostess is either unorganized or unaware. Keep an eye on the time. Make a schedule: One hour for cocktails, one hour for dinner, 30 minutes for dessert, and try to adhere to it. (Of course some parties take on a life of their own and when that happens, go with it!)

Add comment September 8th, 2009


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