Today's HAUTE HOSTESS Guilty Pleasure
Let's Have a Kiki

It's the fun craze that swept through summer 2012 and now that it's warm again, it's time to revisit throwing a kiki! What is a kiki you ask? Well just let the  Scissor Sisters tell you! A kiki is the ultimate girls night in of breaking necks, spilling tea, and relieving your stress, and we've got some tips on how to make your kiki marvelous! So push your couch to the wall and let's have a kiki!- Ariel Leconte I Wanna Have A Kiki! So now that you’ve seen the craze you are absolutely dying... CONTINUE READING 0

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passion-party-feat

Remember those Tupperware parties your mom used to throw? The one’s where she would try to convince her friends to buy colorful assortments of plastic containers? Well in 2013 we don’t throw parties for containers anymore, but there’s no shortage of plastic. Parties where women sell sex toys, more affectionately known as “passion parties” have... CONTINUE READING 13

Pet Friendly Interior Design

I’ve been a dog owner since I moved into my first NYC studio, and since then my life has been covered in short, white Labrador Retriever hair. Whether you’ve got sharp claws or muddy paws  roughing up all your expensive upholstery, at some point you’ve probably wondered what decorating choices you could’ve made (or can still... CONTINUE READING 11

Dream of the 90s Party

It’s hilarious enough just talking about the 90’s....Why don’t you bring it all back for a night to pay homage to the decade of grunge fashion and Gigapets? Don't forget to use all the proper slang to really bring the 90s dream alive. Aight? - Grace Texter 90’s Music The 90’s had some of the greatest music EVER! Am I right? So... CONTINUE READING 6

DIY Bookshelves

We can't do it. We can't switch to digital downloads. We love the feel of paper, appreciate the book design, and feel pride with the visible progress made when reading print editions. The problem is that us bibliophiles often run out of room to put our beloved books. Especially for us apartment-dwellers, space is a very precious thing. Check out... CONTINUE READING 11

National Donut Day

We're not even going to say the word "Cro-nut," because no, we haven't had one yet. Today isn't National "Cro-Nut" Day anyway. There's a bigger pastry in town. In honor of National Donut Day, we thought it would be totally unfair to highlight only the donuts we've loved for so long. So we put together a little list of the best... CONTINUE READING 9

Every Woman needs a room of her own

It can be daunting to think about decorating your new apartment or home. You could even take a whole year or more to even begin to think about how you would like each space to look and feel. We suggest that once you make the decision to start nesting, choose one room, preferably one that you spend the most time... CONTINUE READING 4

Fathers-Day-Gifts

Father’s Day is approaching and we are faced with the task of finding Dad a really great present to show him just how special he is. Here are a few ideas to inspire you and perhaps guide you towards the perfect gift.  -Grace Texter Hankie Pocketbook This handy, little notebook-handkerchief hybrid ($9.99, animicausa.com) is a great gift for any dad who wears... CONTINUE READING 7

pop-it-like-its-hot

Tired of those overly-fake tasting popsicles being on sale at the supermarket and want something a little more interesting than a fudge pop? Get experimental and make them yourself! These funky pops range from the boozy to the creamy and will leave you and your tasters wanting more. -Meryl Lumba 1. Cookies and Cream What’s better than a cold, faux oreo pop... CONTINUE READING 4

Unusual ways to eat avocado

The perfect summer fruit, the one that conjures thoughts of sitting on the deck and kicking it, with a best friend or two, and a delicious salt-rimmed beverage. This article started out as a bit of an ode to the creamy, buttery, vitamin-packed plant of the Lauraceae tree family in Central Mexico, but we wanted to say more than just,... CONTINUE READING 11

Dessert in Mason Jars

Don't want to bring an entire blueberry tart to a picnic? Afraid you'll make too much dessert that no one can finish? Allow us to be a little hipster. Mason jars are making a comeback in all the right ways. Not only do we get the opportunity to go green by using them as faux water bottles, but we also... CONTINUE READING 14