Volume 10
Special Section
42: The Art of Hospitality

What a party means to me. Plus: The Perfect Party Cake. By Amy Sedaris

48: Good Times

Crafty ideas for theme parties. By Diane Gilleland

49: Paint Chip Invitations

Use paint chips as colorful backdrops. By Helen Bradley

52: Printed Party Flags

Sew and stamp these decorations. By Linda Permann

55: Mixtape

Create the perfect soundtrack for your party. By Angelica Amesquita-Carter

58: Fruit Sushi

Slice up fruit pieces into sushi shapes. By Sarah Scheffel

61: Basic Bar Essentials

Stock the bar for the ideal cocktail lounge. By Alex Mountjoy

64: Fancy Cocktail Hat

Steal the show with this elegant accessory. By Dolin O’Shea

67: Crochet Bow Tie

A crafty take on this traditional standby. By Linda Permann

70: Jam Jar Lanterns

Set a romantic mood with outdoor candelight. By Brookelynn Morris

74: Bodega Party-in-a-Box A party kit intended to round up the neighbors. By Arwen O’Reilly Griffith

75: Circus Act

San Francisco creatives put on a spectacular show. Photographed by Branca Nitzsche

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Columns

11: Welcome Why we will always have reasons to celebrate.

By Tina Barseghian

13: Changes The $4,000 handmade rattle. By Dale Dougherty

14: Susie’s Home Ec Customized hankies and pockets win hearts. By Susie Bright

130: The Art of Cooking Bake a tasty cinnamon swirl cake. By Élena Nazzaro

143: Old School Craft a lollipop sculpture that’s too good to eat. By Cathy Callahan

148: Recycle It: Eyeglass Lenses

Create new accessories with old glasses. By K. B. VanHorn

150: DIY Design Transform an old frame into a useful chalkboard.

By Grace Bonney

152: Re: Fitted Make your own green cleaning products. By Wendy Tremayne

160: Makeover A little table gets a new look with buttons. By Carla Sinclair

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