Whether it's a big-budget blowout or a lunchtime buffet at the office, holiday parties are coming, and creative decor is an essential element. And though the rough economy has roughed up some long-standing traditions, it's important to remember ...

Sonia Sharma creates a children's birthday party that is both sweet and sophisticated

Little things mean a lot. It's certainly true in event decor, where an exquisite detail can captivate even the most jaded guest. Here, five designing women share how a carefully chosen accent turns a look from “fine” to “fabulous...

With a low-cost, high-style disco theme, the 2009 Daffodil Ball beats the blues

Whether fall inspires special event designers to go spooky with Halloween ghouls or gorgeous with autumn's hues, the season is rich with design opportunities. PUMPKIN POWER Susan Keels, director of catering at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester...