curating experiences & gatherings

I've hosted 20+ dinner parties this year with 12+ people at each one Here are 10 things I've learned 1. Assigning seats has ALWAYS lead to people having more fun 2.People from different backgrounds is more fun than say all tech people... See more

“Everyone wants to attend parties, but no one wants to throw them. We just expect them to appear when we need them, like fire trucks. My point is that we are obligated to create the social world we want. Intimacy, togetherness—the opposite of the crushing loneliness so many people seem to feel—are what parties alchemize.” As someone who tends to

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3. Chase your curiosity – and invite others along.

Tenley saw a tomato tart recipe she couldn’t stop thinking about. Instead of just saving it for later, she used the force of gathering to explore that tart. She sent out a playful, illustrated invite and hosted a weeknight dinner party—dress code: tomato. She set the table with her favorite china... See more