Karen Bussen and Jorge Perez

Photo courtesy of Wedgwood

Jorge Pérez (of Wedgwood)
• 250 Anniversary doesn’t happen every year – celebrate with us!

• Your table is your label! Be creative and have fun.

• You’ll always entertain in style with Wedgwood.

• Love celebrities and designers? Take home Vera Wang, Jasper Conran and Martha Stewart – all by Wedgwood.

• When it comes to green tableware, fine bone china is your best bet since it lasts for generations.

• Don’t lock it up; use it!

• Don’t forget your serving pieces; your platters, your covered and uncovered vegetable bowls and sugar and creamers – they are essential when company comes.

• Side plates (aka bread and butter plates) are great to serve tapas and appetizers.

• Always have extra dinner plates on hand when entertaining.

• We promise everything will taste and look better on Wedgwood china.

Karen Bussen

• Staying in is the new going out! Start a Party Pantry in your own home, so you can collect things that will help make home entertaining simpler, stylish and more fun.

• If you don’t know where to start, start with white. White plates and platters — food looks great on them. Accent with all kinds of fun bowls, napkins, vases, place mats, etc. and keep non-perishable foods on hand — like jars of great olives, nuts, crackers, etc.

• Instead of a full bar, serve a signature cocktail at your next party. It’s budget friendly and chic!

• Don’t be a hero. Design your menu around things you do well, and experiment with just one or two new things to add to your repertoire without adding to your stress level!

• Choose a culinary theme for your party — whether it’s “spicy Latin flavors” or “Autumn comfort foods” or “fresh from the market” – a focus will help you streamline your shopping and insure that flavors work well together.

• Get your home party-ready. Clear away clutter and add some fun accent pillows and candles. Little touches make a big difference.