The Blog
Videos and articles about how to throw a party, run icebreakers, read real case studies, and make new friends.
Kim's First Cocktail Party
Kim is a home cook and dinner party enthusiast. She splits her time between Vancouver and Cape Town. Kim LOVES to entert…
Speed Icebreakers: How to Do Them
I love this module. I’ve done it at my birthday parties and with a group of 20 at my home. Nagina has done it, too, …
Icebreakers for Adults: Party Games and Activities That Actually Work
I've run icebreakers at hundreds of parties. Here's the exact activity to open with, when to run each one, and how to ha…
Guest Bios: My Secret Weapon
Guest Bios make it easy for your guests to start conversations and create new connections. They also make people feel sp…
Contact Management for Your Party Guest List
How can you keep track of people to invite to your party? And what's the best way to make notes about your past guests t…
Who to Invite to your Party: "The mix is the message"
How does a famous New York City party host manage her invitations? My friend Justin Hall sent me this article: Peggy Sie…
Cups: Best Party Cups to Buy
Hi! Cups cups cups. Aaaaah. So many thoughts. I'm still working on finishing these pages. For now, please visit: FULL SU…
Party Name Tags: Why They Work and How to Do Them Right
The cheapest upgrade you can make to a party, plus which ones to buy and how to write them.
The Best Resources to Learn More
These are the very best books, videos, long-form articles, and podcasts that I've found about hosting and networking. Th…
Corrections and Updates
More Small Groups at the Beginning (March 2026) One thing that I've changed since publishing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party i…
Venues, Tips, and Tricks: Hosting Elsewhere
You can still throw parties even if hosting at home is not a possibility. Try these, and please email me if you have any…
Cathy's Fiesta in DC: A Post-Partium
Cathy is a yoga instructor who lives in Washington, D.C. She told me she was hosting a Mexican-themed party on a Saturda…
