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Meeting Ice-Breakers That Won’t Make Everyone Cringe

Here are some great meeting openers to help attendees form instant connections.

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Holiday Hosting: 5 Tips to Create Party Magic

We’ve put together some creative tips on how to host an inviting holiday party.

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Party On: Top Tips for Themed Parties that Wow

Check out our top tips for using a theme to deliver an event everyone will be talking about, long after the champagne pops.

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Kimpton Loves Local – Bring Your Meeting Destination to Life

Keep it local, keep it Kimpton. Here’s how to make your next meeting or event destination come alive though authentic, local programming and experiences.

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5 Fresh Ways to Kick Off a Meeting

From a live choir performance to a tasty surprise at everyone’s seat, here’s how to host an inspired meeting from the get-go.

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Dip Recipes for the Big Game From Our All-Star Chefs

No matter which team you’re rooting for (or if you’re just watching for the commercials), enjoy these yummy dip recipes from our Kimpton chefs.

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5 Ways to Make Your Wedding Extra Personal

Before the happy couple says, “I do,” there are a lot of to-do’s. Make an impression with personal touches and special elements that go beyond the expected. Here's how!

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3 Ways to Present Holiday Feasts Like a Pro

Showcase your culinary skills this holiday season by incorporating these chef-inspired food styling tips when presenting your dishes.

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5 Reasons to Have a Hotel Wedding

A whole wedding under one roof? Sounds dreamy.

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Pop Goes the Question: Our Most Romantic Proposals

The winter holidays are wedding engagement season. Check out these romantic proposals some of our guests pulled off with a little help from our staffers.

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Let It Glow: Best Holiday Lights From Coast to Coast

It isn't the holidays without that dazzle. You don't need to look far to find it. Holiday lights shows are springing up everywhere, from the Alexandria harbor to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

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5 Tips for a Simply Styled Holiday

Decking the halls doesn't need to be a big to-do. Make holiday decorating a breeze with these 5 simple tips from Kimpton's Design Team.

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Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving

Part 4: The Wine List
We asked Emily Wines a few questions about what wines to serve at your holiday table to make for the perfect palette-pleasing feast.

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Thanksgiving Cocktails: Good Drinking for the Masses

Entertaining this Thanksgiving? Here are some tried-and-tested batch cocktail tips and recipes for drinks that are sure to impress.

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Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

Part 3: Desserts
While turkey usually gets top billing on Thanksgiving (though not always — check out our non-traditional main courses from yesterday), the star of the meal is often dessert.

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Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

Part 2: Main Dishes
If you want some creative, out-of-the-box ideas for your holiday dinner — like grilled quail, braised lamb bellies or lemon-poached salmon— keep reading

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Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

Part 1: Appetizers and Side Dishes
We asked some of our chefs for a few recipes that will have all eyes focused on your fabulous meal and not on the dust bunnies in the corner.

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8 Ways to Have a More Sustainable Wedding

From invites to flowers, it’s all in the eco-friendly details.

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3 Unique Thanksgiving Décor Tips

This Thanksgiving save the feather hand turkeys and try these easy, elegant decoration ideas and tips to set the table with friends and family.

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3 Cocktails to Spice Up Your Holiday Party

Turn up the volume on your next holiday party with these crowd-pleasing cocktails and punches. Spiced grenadine, vermouth or apple cider - it's up to you!

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3 Batch Cocktails to Serve This Season

Crafting cocktails for a crowd this holiday season? Take the stress out of hosting by preparing big batches of one of these boozy beverages in advance.

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10 Must Do’s Before You Say “I Do”

The steps you take before walking down the aisle can be full of surprises (who else laugh-cringed while watching the movie Bridesmaids?).

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5 Ideas for Hosting an Office Holiday Party Employees Will Love

Ah, the holidays are coming. Kick up some yuletide cheer with these simple ways to celebrate the festive season.

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How to Host an Elevated Potluck — So Easy!

Football season is back -- and parties should be more than chips and dip. Wow your company with unexpected apps, beyond-ordinary spreads, and lots of cheers. These recipes from Kimpton chefs will up your potluck.

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4 Bachelor Party Ideas That Aren’t Vegas

Alright fellas, time to think beyond The Strip. Today we’re coming at you with tips for planning a unique bachelor party.

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Think Outside the Cake Box: Alternative Wedding Desserts

Tradition has its place, but it doesn't necessarily have to be at your wedding reception. Check out these ideas for alternative wedding desserts, including a recipe for monkey bread.

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One Perfect Weekend: Girlfriend Getaway to Seattle

Looking for some quality time with your gal pals? From boutiques to bars, clubs to spas, here's a fab weekend itinerary for a girlfriend getaway to Seattle.

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Simple Summer Recipes to Wow Your Party Guests

James Beard Award–winning chef Caprial Pence from Seattle's Bookstore Bar & Café keeps it fresh and easy with these simple summer recipes for your patio party.

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4 of Our Favorite Wedding Tips and Trends

Already in the throes of pre-wedding overwhelm? Never fear: Kimpton wedding pros are here with tried-and-true tips to save your sanity.

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Palomar DC Event Spaces: Exclusively for Everyone

Washington DC is home to lots of fancy private clubs, but you don't have to be a Beltway insider to access our newly renovated Hotel Palomar DC event spaces.

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Outdoor Living Ideas: How to Turn Your Life Inside Out

it’s summer and time to turn things inside out. Here are a few recommendations from Kimpton’s design team to make your outdoor space more inviting, comfortable and stylish.

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Kimpton’s California LGBT Wedding Destinations

From San Diego to San Francisco, from rooftop decks to formal ballrooms, we have an option that's just right for you and your spouse-to-be. #LoveCantWait in the Golden State.

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From CA, with Pride: LGBT Celebrations

A California local or visitor? Check out how the Golden State celebrates LGBT communities with Pride events along the coast.

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4 Tips for Hosting Your Own Wine Tasting

Be the envy of your social circles and host a wine soirée with your friends. Here are 4 wine tasting party-planning tips to get you started!

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How to Throw a Memorable Virtual Baby or Bridal Shower

Instead of canceling or postponing that baby or bridal shower, take it online with these helpful tips from our party planning experts.

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5 Tequilas to Try in Honor of Cinco de Mayo

¡Viva Tequila! Our bar star Mike Ryan offers some spirited advice about which Tequilas to try this Cinco de Mayo. Plus a little historical background on the holiday itself.

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4 New Ways to Date Night from Home

Looking for ways to spice up your next date night from home? Try these fun and creative ideas to help you stay connected with your significant other.

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The Ultimate Wedding Guest Etiquette & Survival Guide

Tis the season for wedding bells! Read on for 5 etiquette tips on how to be a great wedding guest and survive the inevitable wedding madness.

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5 Ways to Create an Intimate Wedding

If the idea of a big wedding gives you cold feet, try these tips instead.

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3 Tips to Plan the Perfect Miami Wedding

With the beach nearby and great weather year-round, planning a wedding in Miami is always a good idea. Here's exactly what you need to know to plan your big day.

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Announce Your Engagement (and Break the Internet) With These Cool Photo Ideas

Congrats! You’re engaged. Now what? Let your nearest and dearest know with a great photo—one that will take the Internet by storm.

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6 Reasons to Meet Al Fresco

Getting a healthy dose of fresh air, sunshine and beautiful scenery can work wonders for your next meeting or team retreat.

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10 Foolproof Ideas for Planning a Fun, Memorable Team Meeting

Want to make your next team meeting more fun? Check out these great ideas and tips for planning a memorable business meeting.

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5 Tasting Experiences to Create at Home

Wine and cheese are a reliable pair, but for your next get together, spice up your food and drink pairings with unexpected libations and heartier snacks.

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Tips for the Essential Bar Cart

The Kimpton bar team is here with essential tips for prepping your bar cart to pour, shake and enjoy. Read on for ways to elevate your spirits.

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13 Coffee Table Books for Art & Design Lovers

Sharing the Kimpton design team’s top picks—from our spaces to yours.

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Ave Bradley’s Home Picks

As VP of Design for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, I spend each and every day inventing and re-imagining living spaces that our guests can call their own – even if just for one evening.

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Our Top Tips for Engagement Party Etiquette

The Save the Date arrived. So what’s next?

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4 Fabulous Registry Items Every Boston Couple Needs

Sure, china's classic. But Boston couples: Consider stocking your registries with creative, experiential gifts tailor-made to life in Beantown.

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Wow the Welcome: 5 Ways to Greet Your Guests

With meetings, it's important to nail the first impression. Here's how to welcome guests with style and heart.

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Five Engagement Party Trends We’re Falling For

Here’s how to celebrate your engagement in style.

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4 Ideas To Share Your Wedding Love Story

Weave in key elements of your favorite things and put a personal spin on your special day.

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Let the Music Play

Carefully chosen music makes meetings more effective—and fun.

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3 Ways to Make Large Meetings Feel Intimate

Here are a few creative ways to give bigger events the boutique treatment with a memorable welcome, interactive food & beverage options, and the chance to truly connect with fellow attendees.

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How to Plan a Charitable Wedding – Charity Favors, Registries & More

From using charity wedding registries to selecting charitable wedding favors, our expert's share 7 ways pay it forward on your big day.

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3 Tips to Stretch Your Meetings Budget

Planning a meeting on a budget? Here are three tricks to max your dollars.

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Unique Meetings & Team Retreats: 3 Options with Local Flair

Here are three unique meeting experiences to immerse your attendees in the spirit of their city.

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8 Tips for a Picture-Perfect Desert Wedding

A desert's magical colors are the perfect backdrop for a dreamy wedding. These 8 tips will help make sure the big day goes off without a hitch.

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#WeddingWednesday: 5 Trends to Try

Natural decor, sparkling brunches and nostalgic late-night menus - here are 5 wedding trends to try.

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Walk Down the Aisle with Your BFF (Best Furry Friend)

We’ve hosted more than our share of canine-inclusive nuptials. Now we’re sharing some of our favorite trends and ideas for stylish weddings that beautifully include your BFF—best furry friend.

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Upscale Game Day Eats

Go gourmet with these upscale game day recipes.

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Forget Me Not: 6 Wedding Planning Essentials

Here are six unique tips to ensure a seamless celebration.

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5 Wedding Moments That Tell Your Love Story

Thoughtful ways to share the story of your love with friends and family.

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4 Tips to Create the Ultimate Party Playlist

Unleash your inner DJ at your next party with these tips from Kimpton’s resident music guru, Lauren Bucherie.

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A Day in the Life: Lauren Bucherie

We get by with a little help from our team - especially when they're music lovers with super taste, an ear to the underground and sonic passion to spare.

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Rock On, Mom: Your Go-To Soundtrack for Mother’s Day

Kimpton's own music expert, Lauren Bucherie, dials in the right tunes to help celebrate all the mothers in our lives.

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Stolen Hearts: a Perfect Valentine’s Day Playlist

The lights are going down – and the volume’s going up on our soulful Valentine’s Day soundtrack.

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Wedding Wishes Come True For Veteran Couple At Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

At Kimpton, we love giving back and we know weddings. One veteran couple won the warrior wedding of their dreams.

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A Cheerful & Heartwarming Holiday Tradition

We at Kimpton believe in extending kindness whenever we can. In the spirit of sharing the warm-fuzzies, read all about a tradition that our hotels in Seattle and Portland always do this time of year.

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Snowy Beats, Cool Treats: Hotel Van Zandt Winter Playlist

We believe that music sets the mood and cures all blues. Turn up this playlist full of chill tunes, and have a wonderful winter!

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Halloween Tips, Tricks & Treats — With a Kimpton Twist!

Costumes, treats, the post-sugar crash. Find out how to tackle it all like a pro from Kathleen Reidenbach, Kimpton's SVP of Marketing. October 31 is her family's jam, so get her tips for surviving the Halloween dash.

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LGBT Wedding Giveaway at The Brice in Savannah, GA

Are you in love? Part of a same-sex couple? In Georgia? Then this might be your lucky day. Find out how to win our fabulous LGBT wedding giveaway at The Brice hotel in Savannah, GA.

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Funny Kid Quips in Honor of Mother’s Day

Ralph Waldo Emerson said children are all foreigners. So we asked some parents about their little visitors' observations — check out these funny kid quips.

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Five DIY Centerpieces and Tablescapes for Your Event

Impress your guests with these five DIY centerpiece and tablescape ideas, courtesy of one of our San Francisco catering directors.

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Planning a Holiday Party? We Make it Easy

For all you kind, generous folks out there who organize seasonal get-togethers for the rest of us (or if you just happened to draw the short stick this year), we’re here to help you get the jump on planning a holiday party.

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Summer Entertaining Tips From Our Catering Pro

Our catering goddess Suzanne Halperin shares a few fast and easy summer entertaining tips.

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Meeting Ice-Breakers That Won’t Make Everyone Cringe

Holiday Hosting: 5 Tips to Create Party Magic

Party On: Top Tips for Themed Parties that Wow

Kimpton Loves Local – Bring Your Meeting Destination to Life

5 Fresh Ways to Kick Off a Meeting

Dip Recipes for the Big Game From Our All-Star Chefs

5 Ways to Make Your Wedding Extra Personal

3 Ways to Present Holiday Feasts Like a Pro

5 Reasons to Have a Hotel Wedding

Pop Goes the Question: Our Most Romantic Proposals

Let It Glow: Best Holiday Lights From Coast to Coast

5 Tips for a Simply Styled Holiday

Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Good Drinking for the Masses

Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

8 Ways to Have a More Sustainable Wedding

3 Unique Thanksgiving Décor Tips

3 Cocktails to Spice Up Your Holiday Party

3 Batch Cocktails to Serve This Season

10 Must Do’s Before You Say “I Do”

5 Ideas for Hosting an Office Holiday Party Employees Will Love

How to Host an Elevated Potluck — So Easy!

4 Bachelor Party Ideas That Aren’t Vegas

Think Outside the Cake Box: Alternative Wedding Desserts

One Perfect Weekend: Girlfriend Getaway to Seattle

Simple Summer Recipes to Wow Your Party Guests

4 of Our Favorite Wedding Tips and Trends

Palomar DC Event Spaces: Exclusively for Everyone

Outdoor Living Ideas: How to Turn Your Life Inside Out

Kimpton’s California LGBT Wedding Destinations

From CA, with Pride: LGBT Celebrations

4 Tips for Hosting Your Own Wine Tasting

How to Throw a Memorable Virtual Baby or Bridal Shower

5 Tequilas to Try in Honor of Cinco de Mayo

4 New Ways to Date Night from Home

The Ultimate Wedding Guest Etiquette & Survival Guide

5 Ways to Create an Intimate Wedding

3 Tips to Plan the Perfect Miami Wedding

Announce Your Engagement (and Break the Internet) With These Cool Photo Ideas

6 Reasons to Meet Al Fresco

10 Foolproof Ideas for Planning a Fun, Memorable Team Meeting

5 Tasting Experiences to Create at Home

Tips for the Essential Bar Cart

13 Coffee Table Books for Art & Design Lovers

Ave Bradley’s Home Picks

Our Top Tips for Engagement Party Etiquette

4 Fabulous Registry Items Every Boston Couple Needs

Wow the Welcome: 5 Ways to Greet Your Guests

Five Engagement Party Trends We’re Falling For

4 Ideas To Share Your Wedding Love Story

Let the Music Play

3 Ways to Make Large Meetings Feel Intimate

How to Plan a Charitable Wedding – Charity Favors, Registries & More

3 Tips to Stretch Your Meetings Budget

Unique Meetings & Team Retreats: 3 Options with Local Flair

8 Tips for a Picture-Perfect Desert Wedding

#WeddingWednesday: 5 Trends to Try

Walk Down the Aisle with Your BFF (Best Furry Friend)

Upscale Game Day Eats

Forget Me Not: 6 Wedding Planning Essentials

5 Wedding Moments That Tell Your Love Story

4 Tips to Create the Ultimate Party Playlist

A Day in the Life: Lauren Bucherie

Rock On, Mom: Your Go-To Soundtrack for Mother’s Day

Stolen Hearts: a Perfect Valentine’s Day Playlist

Wedding Wishes Come True For Veteran Couple At Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

A Cheerful & Heartwarming Holiday Tradition

Snowy Beats, Cool Treats: Hotel Van Zandt Winter Playlist

Halloween Tips, Tricks & Treats — With a Kimpton Twist!

LGBT Wedding Giveaway at The Brice in Savannah, GA

Funny Kid Quips in Honor of Mother’s Day

Five DIY Centerpieces and Tablescapes for Your Event

Planning a Holiday Party? We Make it Easy

Summer Entertaining Tips From Our Catering Pro

Ghostly Gatherings and Halloween Happenings

Ave Bradley’s Holiday Decorating Tips

5 Green Gifts That Keep on Giving