Tea more than just a beverage
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...


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


What makes a party a cocktail party different than other parties?
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...


Party Defined: 7 Must Have Party Elements
I was thinking this week ... What does it really take to throw a party? You see, I periodically read Leo Babauta's Zen Habits. His blog...


Zen Bash - Party Planning
We started with a vague idea that we should create a party with "wish paper" as a central theme.  It seemed like a good idea to call it...


Tea Bash: The Reluctant Hostess throws a tea party - we are on the right track
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...


Our First Bash Idea: Party Start-up Business Joy and Pain
It all started with a fantastic lunch in the city, helped with a fabulous adult beverage. We had been discussing business ideas for...


The Reluctant Hostess
The Reluctant Hostess: Party in a Box Begins Full disclosure -- when I was a kid I dreamed of elegant dinner and cocktail parties with...

