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The Art of Hosting
Face it: we all want our events to be their best, but we don’t always know how. The Art of Hosting is the guide to hosting you have been craving. Written by Matt Stevenson, it is warm, candid, and full of practical advice for making your dinner party, barbecue, mixer, or wedding the best it can be. We hope you enjoy it!
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July 7, 2017The Art of Hosting: Office, Surprise, and Kid’s Birthday Parties
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June 16, 2017The Art of Hosting: Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Christenings and Confirmations
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June 2, 2017The Art of Hosting: Weddings
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May 19, 2017The Art of Hosting: Dinner Parties
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April 7, 2017The Art of Hosting: Drinks, Bartenders, and Hors D’oeuvres
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March 31, 2017The Art of Hosting: Part IV: Music, DJs, and House Tours
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March 24, 2017The Art of Hosting: Part III: Shoes, Dogs, and Cats
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March 16, 2017The Art of Hosting: Part II: Introductions, Games, and Entertainment
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March 10, 2017The Art of Hosting: Part I: RSVPs, Food, and Cooking
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