Weekend Onesie: Entertaining With Joan

Weekend Onesie: 

Entertaining With Joan

It's midwinter... so why not brighten up your days by planning a party?

No idea where to begin?

Don't worry, Joan has it all covered! Here's her recipe for success:

"The best parties are a wild mixture of people. Take some corporation presidents, add a few lovely young actresses, a bearded painter, your visiting friends from Brussels, a politician, a hairdresser, and then toss them all together. It's especially important to have all age groups. Of course I wouldn't want to have hippies come crawling in with unwashed feet, but all the younger people I know are bright and attractive and have something to say and they dress like human beings. Another important party secret is I always add a splash of vodka to everything. Nobody ever knows and everyone ends up having a wonderful time."

So, rule number one:

No dirty hippies allowed!

First things first! 

Make sure to get on the phone and invite everyone you know.

Remember: phone etiquette is important!

After all, it's not a party without people.

And by people, we mean men!

Now, Joan is one for organization.

Why, just take a look at her rose garden!

So, here's a book to cover all your bases.

Joan's big on covering all hers... first base, second base...

Be sure to decorate.

And when it comes to party food, Joan would like to suggest this book.

Joan's big on meat.

This is a favorite of Joan's. 

She has it all the time.

She likes it from all angles. 

Joan likes to get busy in the kitchen.

You get the idea.

She lives to dazzle.

Excite and entice.

Joan's helpful hint?

Combine things... it saves room on the table.

Oh, and don't forget the vodka!

Joan certainly won't.

Party games are important.

Joan would like to suggest the following...

This is just to warm up.

A great way to get to know the other party guests.

Joan also always provides a large bowl near the front door for guests to deposit their car keys in... for safety reasons.

Joan plays this one alone all the time.

This comes in handy at parties when the boys are all busy playing Seven Minutes In Heaven with each other and the girls are left to their own devices. 

This is a rather advanced game.

But Joan is rather partial when it comes to wearing blindfolds.

But... no dirty hippies allowed! Joan has a nose for such things.

Bottom line: make sure your guests are comfortable.

Then? The real fun can begin!

Queen? Puh-leeze!

Enjoy!

Heigh, Ho, The Gang's All Here - Joan Crawford and Fred Astaire

from the 1933 motion picture Dancing Lady