The office holiday party will be a modest affair this year, if it happens at all, according to a survey of human resources executives released Tuesday.
Planning the celebration of a lifetime during the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression is a daunting task, so it's no secret that many brides are cutting back. The average amount a couple is spending on their wedding this year is down more than $5,000 from 2008, theweddingreport.com estimates.
Last Friday, Johnny Depp came onto a stage at the Anaheim Convention Center and wowed the crowd by appearing in full costume as Captain Jack Sparrow, the star of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. On the same stage, actors John Travolta and Nicholas Cage dropped by, and singer Miley Cyrus performed -- all surprises for star-struck fans who bought tickets to attend "D23 Expo", Walt Disney's first-ever in-house convention for its faithful.
PEOPLE.com weighs in on a dramatic season premiere with a party, cake - and tears
A PEOPLE writer recalls the "luminous spirit" of a star she befriended far from home
Last October, more than 40 people followed signs depicting a skull and crossbones, with a knife and fork in place of the bones, to a secluded Bavarian-style hunting lodge 30 minutes north of St. Louis.
Our ship hadn't quite left port when I handed my teenager a present: a lovely leather-bound notebook with lined pages and a variety of colorful pens. His mission was to keep a cruise journal, a tell-all, remember-the-moments account of his days (and nights) on the high seas.
Celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss shares great ideas for three memorable celebrations under $300
• Heidi Klum and Seal, attending an intimate dinner party at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont. The couple sat under the awning of the famed hotel's patio, and acted "very cozy with each other," an onlooker says. The pair sat at the table with five friends and laughed and chatted with the group for hours. Klum sipped wine with one hand, while keeping the other firmly on Seal's knee. Every once in a while, Seal would lean over and kiss his wife on the cheek. Says the onlooker: "It was very sweet."
Madonna's ex and millionaire socialite Jemima Khan are keeping London abuzz
The office holiday party will be a modest affair this year, if it happens at all, according to a survey of human resources executives released Tuesday.
Planning the celebration of a lifetime during the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression is a daunting task, so it's no secret that many brides are cutting back. The average amount a couple is spending on their wedding this year is down more than $5,000 from 2008, theweddingreport.com estimates.
Last Friday, Johnny Depp came onto a stage at the Anaheim Convention Center and wowed the crowd by appearing in full costume as Captain Jack Sparrow, the star of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. On the same stage, actors John Travolta and Nicholas Cage dropped by, and singer Miley Cyrus performed -- all surprises for star-struck fans who bought tickets to attend "D23 Expo", Walt Disney's first-ever in-house convention for its faithful.
PEOPLE.com weighs in on a dramatic season premiere with a party, cake - and tears
A PEOPLE writer recalls the "luminous spirit" of a star she befriended far from home
Last October, more than 40 people followed signs depicting a skull and crossbones, with a knife and fork in place of the bones, to a secluded Bavarian-style hunting lodge 30 minutes north of St. Louis.
Our ship hadn't quite left port when I handed my teenager a present: a lovely leather-bound notebook with lined pages and a variety of colorful pens. His mission was to keep a cruise journal, a tell-all, remember-the-moments account of his days (and nights) on the high seas.
Celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss shares great ideas for three memorable celebrations under $300
• Heidi Klum and Seal, attending an intimate dinner party at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont. The couple sat under the awning of the famed hotel's patio, and acted "very cozy with each other," an onlooker says. The pair sat at the table with five friends and laughed and chatted with the group for hours. Klum sipped wine with one hand, while keeping the other firmly on Seal's knee. Every once in a while, Seal would lean over and kiss his wife on the cheek. Says the onlooker: "It was very sweet."
Madonna's ex and millionaire socialite Jemima Khan are keeping London abuzz
This time of year, it's inevitable. Friends and family will be stopping by or -- worse -- staying over. Yes, I know you're supposed to feel jolly about welcoming in every relative looking for a bit of holiday cheer, but, if you're like me, you're more likely to experience some confusion, faintness, even a little nausea.
Though I can't remember his name, I can still recall the face of the guest who whipped out a handful of Ziploc bags as a long ago Christmas party was winding down.
Get solutions to tackle the trickiest of holiday situations from this etiquette panel.
When Gerette Braunsdorf got an invitation to an acquaintance's housewarming party, she was shocked to see the host had registered for gifts at a popular but pricey home retailer.
The Yankee slugger also is reportedly spotted giving Madonna a water bottle between songs at her concert
Experiencing firsthand the spoils of the sale of 10 million Bloomin' Onions could almost make someone feel sorry for those three auto-industry executives who got thrashed in Congress for flying to Washington on their private jets. Aboard a seven-seat limousine with wings loaned by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham -- with the NCAA's blessing, of course -- Florida State safety Myron Rolle sank into his leather seat. Saturday had begun with a 30-minute shower in Mountain Brook, Ala. It would end with a blowout win five states and one District of Columbia away. In between, Rolle took one giant stride toward a future of limitless opportunity.
Not only is a clothing swap a great excuse to organize your closets, get rid of stuff you no longer want, and gather a group of girlfriends for an afternoon or evening of cocktails and clothes, it's also an opportunity to score some totally free new-to-you outfits and accessories.
This holiday season, one of the most valuable gifts you'll give your family won't come wrapped in a box or have a card attached. Instead, it will happen around your dining table, where you'll sit down to share a meal, conversation, and traditions with the people who matter most to you. And as special as family meals are throughout the holidays, they can also significantly enhance the life of your family every day.
The economic crisis has put a hold on holiday parties, as companies from Wall Street to Main Street cancel or cut back their seasonal festivities.
Everyone zipped their lips. But why?
The story behind people who don't eat meat (or egg or dairy or anything that that came from an animal)
How did the star keep Marc Anthony's Old Havana-style celebration a secret? She's an actress!
The TV personality says he's unable to work due to the pain from the fall at a dinner party
Michelle Cottle, 38, of Westchester, New York, always dreamed of an elegant wedding.
The star joins Prince Albert and U2's The Edge for the rocker's big day
Those lucky souls who've had their kitchens professionally photographed know the magic a photo stylist can bring to a space they thought looked pretty good to begin with. But all the stainless appliances and slabs of granite in the world aren't enough to make a kitchen really wow the camera, or your guests. And you know from experience, the kitchen is where they all congregate.
The supermodel "has recovered well" from surgery for a small cyst
All work and no play? Not exactly. But Jennifer Aniston spent her 39th birthday toiling away on the Vancouver set of her upcoming romantic drama, Traveling.
The best play in the NFL this year involved a perfect pass, a great catch, huge celebrations, and even tears.
I don't know how innkeepers do it.
Dear Annie: Please settle an argument. I am a recent (Class of '07) college grad, and since last July have been in the management-training program at a major commercial bank. I really like my job, and rotating through various departments gives me plenty of chances to meet people throughout the company.
As corporate America prepares to wrap up another year of doing business, office holiday parties loom large and so do the horror stories of parties past.
Make your winter event one to remember! From a holiday movie night -- complete with snack ideas and trivia contests -- to a cookie swap, these gatherings will overflow with holiday cheer!
For me, putting together a Thanksgiving dinner is about as relaxing as sitting in holiday traffic. But I thought I had a pretty good handle on the food-safety rules:
Quick and easy answers to common dinner-table problems that will banish the hassles of being a hostess and allow you to enjoy the evening, too
The year is 1994 and the zeitgeist-y movie is "Reality Bites."
This is the time, this is the season. After years of attending everyone else's holiday soirees, New Year's brunches, 50th-birthday bashes and other celebrations, you've decided to throw a party of your own.
Think-ahead ideas and systems that can make your houseguests' visit enjoyable.
As Labor Day approaches, there's still time for making the last big splash of the summer with a pool party.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie treated their kids to the quintessential New York City weekend, complete with a trip to a hot-dog cart and a carousel ride in Central Park. Then on Saturday night, it was all about helping a good cause: The pair took a helicopter to the Hamptons to host a dinner party raising money to help rebuild New Orleans.
These doable projects and ideas will help get a grip on your home, your time, your relationships, and more.
It's 7:30 P.M. on a Saturday, and the front door of a Victorian house in Oakland, California, is wide open. The owner of the home directs arrivals through the kitchen -- where Louisiana shrimp stock simmers on the stove and delicate tomato-and-white-corn tarts are being assembled on a tiled table -- and out to the backyard. Guests are gathering under a canopy of trees, sitting on the colorful cushions that surround the low tables.
At Cooking Light magazine, we make a variety of dishes every day. And as much as we all appreciate good food, we also appreciate good help in the kitchen.
LAS VEGAS -- I don't know how to DJ but Biz Markie is showing me a thing or two as I stand next to him in front of the ones and twos, above a sea of Playboy Bunnies and assorted beautiful people at Club Moon, located high atop The Palms.
If you work for a small company, your holiday wish has come true at last.
Turkey, stuffing and homemade dessert are usually part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. But when food is not properly cooked and stored, you run the risk of food poisoning.
We're crossing the Gulf of Argolis: 37°8' N, 22°50' E. The water is placid, without a breath of wind, which is a bit of a disappointment - we've come to Greece to sail, but today we're under diesel...
Have you seen this show on MTV, My Super Sweet 16? It's a reality series in which insane parents spend piles of money throwing parties for offspring who can barely drive. According to the show--and...
Nothing says spring like a great party - the kind with warm breezes, free-flowing drinks and enough open-toed Manolos to keep Mr. Blahnik in business through the next winter.
Gina Pell is easily San Francisco's most glamorous Internet executive. As CEO and founder of Splendora -- an online shopping and lifestyle guide to San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles -- she's the ultimate resource for finding a perfect hostess gift or distinctive home accessory.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Tax experts always say you should take all the deductions to which you're entitled if you work at home.
"You simply can't build a $20 million mansion that doesn't have a wine cellar!" declares Jeff Smith, a wine consultant based in Beverly Hills. He's not joking: One client who recently retained his services is in AA but wanted a lavish cellar to impress guests.
Are you nervous about your upcoming company holiday party? Not sure if you should go? What to wear? Afraid of the boss?
U.S. companies send out more pink slips in the fourth quarter than at any other time of year. Here's how managers can soften the blow. Plus, how to keep office parties from getting too rowdy.
Spending time with your friends and family is essential to the holiday season. You're sharing your thoughts, your memories and laughter.
You're at a nice restaurant in a strange city with a group of important clients. The waiter circles around and decides to hand you, of all people, the wine list. While you can fake it at the the tw...
For those of you, like me, who have not only let your closet go, but some other areas of your life as well, I know some people who can help.
Q. You're a couple in your late forties. Which of the following are you most likely to brag to friends about at your next dinner party?
These days a walk down the aisle can lead you to destination bankruptcy. From the invitations to the flowers to the food to the band to the honeymoon, the average wedding costs about $27,000 according to Richard Markel, President of the Association for Wedding Professionals International.
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When the case of Terri Schiavo came to Washington in what appears to be the last stages of that poor woman's life, it evoked passion contrasting with the usual political play-acting in the nation's capital.
As is the case with many longtime Woody Allen fans, I approach his annual film with a combination of high hopes and a heavy heart. His movies in recent years -- to put it mildly -- have been wildly uneven.
It's that time of year when many workplaces have been holding holiday parties. While these events are a chance to put aside the everyday pressures of work and have a little fun, they certainly are not the time to whoop it up and dance on the desks.
As the holiday season approaches and party planning begins, the season's new cookbooks provide a variety of delectable bites that will make your family gatherings unforgettable.
In the 1970s, when Ina Garten was working for the White House Office of Management and Budget, little did she know that a career in food was waiting for her.
My dinner party began at 6:30 p.m. with shrimp cocktail and mushroom pizza triangles. Next came the grilled prime rib and seared peppered tuna with sautéed haricots verts and salted vine-ripened to...
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Buy a ticket to the Tibet House benefit concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, and you'll find Marc Benioff next to David Bowie and Uma Thurman. Attend a lecture by the Dalai Lama and there's Benioff...
Want my single best piece of advice for throwing an office holiday party? Don't do it. My editors don't know I'm sneaking the Grinch into this column, but the curmudgeonly approach bears serious co...
Let's not pretend that knowing how many tines are in a fish fork (three) and how many are in a luncheon fork (four) is really important. Let's not declare your business lunch a failure if you drag ...
There's a splashy cocktail party Saturday evening, and all your important clients will be there. You can't make it (sorry, prior engagement), so you ask that smart guy down the hall who works for y...
Like most Americans, I'm always interested in passing myself off as a higher-class person than I actually am. Recently, my girlfriend and I moved from New York City--where all our friends pretty mu...
Next time you throw a party, wow 'em with a Nebuchadnezzar. Named after a Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzars are the biggest bottles of champagne money can buy. Standing just over 2 1/2-feet tall, Ne...
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