Starting a new business is like going back to school. Everyday there is a new lesson for you to learn and more homework than you have...

Giving a huge shout out to the band Pink Martini. Your recommended musical accompaniment for this blog post ;) Click the name to hear...

I just came back from vacation and am now ready to get back to the party! I have loved Sur La Table for many years. I love the shelves...

Dina and I went on vacation last week. During the trip I spent time reading up on our next luau bash, testing some snack samples for the...

Tea is much more than a beverage. Tea is a medicine, tea is a ceremony, tea is culture and yes tea can be a party. At Bash in a Box we...

I am so excited, I actually found a book titled "The Reluctant Hostess". It is written by Ethelind Fearon in 1954, republished in 2015...

Is it the time of day, the beverage, the attire, the state of mind? As I mentioned I have been trying to practice minimalism. So for me...

Dina and I were busy planning the next party in a box -- Zen Bash -- My head was all wrapped up in relaxation, organic foods and spa...

The thing about hosting a party for me is the stress. The stress of thinking up the theme, organizing it, putting it all together and...

It all started with a fantastic lunch in the city, helped with a fabulous adult beverage. We had been discussing business ideas for...