Unique Entertaining Tips Save You Money

Unique Entertaining Tips Save You Money

(ARA) - Whether it's your 30th birthday, a holiday or the end of the week, any occasion can become a celebration, and any celebration can bring out the unexpected. That's the philosophy of entertaining guru Phoebe Fontaine, the new face of Vanity Fair napkins, who's helping everyone welcome guests with newfound flair.

Who is Phoebe Fontaine? A Southern hostess with Midwestern roots, who's spent just enough time in Manhattan to know the score. A wife and mom, a social maverick -- she'll serve lobster tacos on good china, she always knows which fork to use, but doesn't always care. Everyone knows someone like Phoebe Fontaine -- and every hostess can be like her too.

It's easy to turn the most ordinary gatherings into soirées that everyone will remember. Didn't get the job? Forget a birthday? No problem -- if you've got the right attitude. Ditch the expected for the unexpected that's easy and memorable.

The Phoebe Fontaine Web site includes:

* Fun and easy ideas to throw a unique celebration without exhausting either yourself or your wallet -- with fabulous ideas that will have everyone talking.

* Downloadable podcasts: Step-by-step instructions take you through the most important aspects of your party. Listen in, then live it up!

* An online event generator: Want to spice up your party? Just type in your event details and out pops a suggested theme, invitation templates, hip tips and more!

* Hip Tips for entertaining

* Weekly journal entries with great new ideas each week

"Whoever said a great party had to mean spending lots of cash, sticking your pinky out, and then trying to stifle a yawn all night?" asks Phoebe Fontaine. "I always try to keep things fast, easy and fun, and make my guests feel at home. That could mean dressing up, dressing down or using Vanity Fair napkins by Georgia-Pacific to tie it all together. Come visit!"

Aspiring hosts and hostesses can go to www.vanityfairnapkins.com for tips to turn the most ordinary gatherings into soirées that everyone will remember.

Courtesy of ARAcontent