Journal
Hosting tips, gift guides, real parties, and small thoughts on the art of celebrating well.
The five-minute party plan
Out of time, but still want a party that feels considered? Here's our cheat sheet, and the one rule we never break.
Gift guide: for the friend turning thirty
Twelve gifts she'll genuinely use, organized by budget. None of them are candles. (Okay, one is a candle.)
How to write an invitation that makes people actually say yes
The difference between a 40% RSVP rate and an 85% one is rarely the party. It's usually the invite.
Real party: a coastal-grandmother baby shower in Charleston
Linen, blue hydrangeas, deviled eggs on a silver tray. Inside the loveliest shower we've seen all year.
The lost art of the thank-you note
A short defense of paper, ink, and the eight minutes it takes to make someone feel remembered.
Welcome to Lola Fête
A small letter from the team about why we built this, and what we hope it becomes.