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Strategy. Planning. The element of surprise. A strong defense.
Wins wars, wins football games and wins holiday parties.
Speaking of the latter, we’ve lined up a few timely tips with help from our friends at Gillette Clear Gel (so, you know, there’s no sweat) to get your party from conception to legend this season.
We assume our invite is in the mail...
1. Hire an attractive elf. Someone to greet guests at the door with a drink, hang their coats, make a list of who’s being naughty and nice.
2. Invest in a coatrack. It’ll add a stylish touch—and keep people from snooping around in your bedroom as they collect their coats at the end of the evening.
3. Mix it up. Work friends, college friends, your friendly neighborhood barista. They go together so... um, well, let’s find out. This could get interesting.
4. Speaking of a good mix... Everyone’s heard “Feliz Navidad” too many times this year. And every year. Keep seasonal ditties to 10% of the playlist.
5. Splurge on good champagne. Don’t break the bank, but it’s okay to wince—just a little—at the price.
6. Invent a house cocktail. Have a single cocktail, a bowl of spiked eggnog or a brightly colored punch to avoid traffic jams at your home bar. Side note: invest in a home bar.
7. Don’t forget nibbles. Three apps (make at least one veggie) and one dessert should about cover it.
Oh, what the heck. Two desserts. It’s the holidays.
Strategy. Planning. The element of surprise. A strong defense.
Wins wars, wins football games and wins holiday parties.
Speaking of the latter, we’ve lined up a few timely tips with help from our friends at Gillette Clear Gel (so, you know, there’s no sweat) to get your party from conception to legend this season.
We assume our invite is in the mail...
1. Hire an attractive elf. Someone to greet guests at the door with a drink, hang their coats, make a list of who’s being naughty and nice.
2. Invest in a coatrack. It’ll add a stylish touch—and keep people from snooping around in your bedroom as they collect their coats at the end of the evening.
3. Mix it up. Work friends, college friends, your friendly neighborhood barista. They go together so... um, well, let’s find out. This could get interesting.
4. Speaking of a good mix... Everyone’s heard “Feliz Navidad” too many times this year. And every year. Keep seasonal ditties to 10% of the playlist.
5. Splurge on good champagne. Don’t break the bank, but it’s okay to wince—just a little—at the price.
6. Invent a house cocktail. Have a single cocktail, a bowl of spiked eggnog or a brightly colored punch to avoid traffic jams at your home bar. Side note: invest in a home bar.
7. Don’t forget nibbles. Three apps (make at least one veggie) and one dessert should about cover it.
Oh, what the heck. Two desserts. It’s the holidays.
