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Entertaining

Our Everyday Entertaining expert tips, recipes, planning ideas, DIY decor, and checklists make your event go perfectly from start to finish.
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6 Things Polite Guests Always Do Before They Leave
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Should Overnight Guests Make the Bed Before Leaving? An Etiquette Expert Explains
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How to Be the Guest Everyone Wants at Their Dinner Table
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6 Subtle Guest Habits That Make Hosts Secretly Uncomfortable
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7 Guest Behaviors That Can Ruin a Visit
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What to Do If You Don’t Like the Food (Without Offending Your Host)
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How to End a Party and (Politely) Kick People Out
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What to Eat and Drink for the Kentucky Derby—From Mint Juleps to Classic Southern Bites
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Are Fine China and Silver Still Wedding Registry Staples?
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Micro-Celebrations Are the Biggest Party Trend of 2026—Here's How to Host Your Own
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9 Spring Mantel Décor Ideas for an Effortless Seasonal Refresh
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Should You Use Your Fine China More Often? Experts Weigh In
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5 Common Game Night Hosting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
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Why Hot Pot Is the Most Fun Dinner Party You’ll Host All Year
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9 Thrift Store Finds That Make Winter Entertaining Feel Extra Cozy
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11 Aldi Finds That Make New Year’s Eve Entertaining Effortless
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9 Things Smart Hosts Always Do the Morning Of an Event
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Should You Clean Your Floors Before or After a Party? Experts Settle the Debate
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5 Brilliant Hosting Tricks You Can Borrow From Restaurant Pros
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The Way Sophia Roe Shops and Plans Her Holiday Menu Will Change How You Host
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Your Complete Guide to Hosting a Mahjong Game Night
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7 Dining Room Design Mistakes That Make Entertaining More Difficult
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9 Things You Should Never Do at a Cocktail Party, According to Etiquette Experts
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5 High-Impact Ways to Prepare Your Home for Guests—No Deep Clean Required
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Martha’s Debut Book, ‘Entertaining,’ Is Returning to Stores on November 4—Here's What to Know
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7 Entryway Spots to Clean Before Company for the Best First Impression
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How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party That Is Fun and Elevated
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The Pre-Dinner Party Cleaning Checklist Every Host Needs
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How to Start a Cookbook Club (and Actually Keep It Going), According to a Longtime Host
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Martha's Best Tips for Making Overnight Guests Feel Instantly at Home
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Martha Just Launched Holiday-Ready Digital Invites Everyone Will Love
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5 Outdated Hosting Traditions It May Be Time to Retire
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The Buffet-Style Dinner Don'ts Martha Says to Always Avoid
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Thrift Store Finds for an Unforgettable Dinner Party—From Serveware to Décor
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7 Hosting Habits That Seem Polite—but Are Actually Making Guests Uncomfortable
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Anthropologie's New NYC Ballet Collaboration Is Perfect for Holiday Hosting
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9 Hosting Habits That Guests Secretly Dislike (and What to Do Instead)
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12 Small Details That Can Elevate Any Dinner Party, According to Martha
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6 Table Setting Mistakes Every Host Should Know
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Are Paper Plates Compostable? How to Throw a Chic and Sustainable Gathering
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Ice Cream Socials Are So Back—9 Elevated Ideas for Hosting Your Own
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7 Picnic Planning Mistakes That Could Ruin a Perfect Day Outdoors
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How to Host an Elevated Outdoor Movie Night This Summer
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8 BBQ Hosting Mistakes to Skip, According to a Pitmaster and Entertaining Expert
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These 11 Entertaining Essentials Are Peak Martha Girl Summer
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Dinner Clubs Are Back—Here's How to Start One That Lasts
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Avoid These Common Mistakes When Cooking for a Crowd
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The 'Martha Girl Summer' Guide to Entertaining—How to Host the Season's Best Gatherings
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Martha's Top Tips for Hosting a Summer Party
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Martha's Icy Vodka Trick Is Too Gorgeous Not to Try at Your Next Party—Here's How to Do It
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Martha Is Hosting a One-Night-Only Dinner Party—Here's How You Can Join Her
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Step Into Spring With Martha's Best Garden-to-Table Recipes
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How One Guest's Decision to Bring Food to a Party Went Wrong: 'I Was Just Trying to Be Helpful'
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8 Dinner Party Mistakes to Avoid the Next Time You're Hosting
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How to Host a Flower Arranging Party, According to Pro Planners and Florists
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12 Dining Table Décor Ideas for a Show-Stopping Spread
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Anthropologie Just Debuted a Breezy, Mediterranean-Inspired Home Collection—Shop Our Picks Now
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9 Party Games for Adults That'll Liven Up Your Next Gathering
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8 Creative Ideas for Hosting a Party in a Small Space
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6 Dinner Party Themes Your Guests Will Never Forget
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