Casual entertaining

The designer Jenni Kayne invited guests to her Los Angeles backyard for a meal themed around thyme.

There's nothing like a proper garden party. From décor to food and fresh flower ideas, here are our favorite ways to enjoy an al fresco affair.

I'm sharing my top dinner party secrets that help guests feel comfortable and at ease. Steal these ideas for memorable gatherings.

Host an easy dinner party for 6 following this 6-step process. See what to shop for, what to serve and how to host it all stress-free.

Hosting doesn’t have to be so stressful.

For your next supper club, try one of these easy, elegant menus that are designed to feed (and impress!) a crowd. From unexpected entrees like fish stew and lasagna rolls to classics like beef pot roast and chicken pot pie—plus sides, appetizers, and desserts to go with them—keep reading for dinnertime inspiration.

I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since my first book, The Art of Picnics was published. The whole process felt (and still does) utterly surreal. It was unlike anything I’ve experienced before, and I set a high bar for myself at the outset because this book was so personal to me. When my pub

There MUST be a house cocktail.

A table graced with thoughtfully cooked and presented dishes needs little else to enhance it. Photo courtesy of Denise Vivaldo.