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Planning an event that\u2019s photo-shoot worthy! This episode is all about inspiration and aspiration as Graham and Kirsten chat with one of the country\u2019s most recognized and celebrated event planners, Calder Clark! Calder shares her tips and tricks for creating swoon-worthy events, but also readily admits that for the everyday, nothing beats pizza and beer at home with a great group of friends!\n\n\n \n\n Links we mention on the show:\n\n\n\n * Calder Clark:\xa0Gorgeous website of our gorgeous guest!\n\n * Sferra:\xa0One of Calder\u2019s go-to spots for beautiful table linens\n\n * Roost:\xa0Champagne Flutes\n\n * Juliska: Calder\u2019s everyday dishes\n\n * Shag! The best movie ever made (*According to Calder, Kirsten, & Graham)\n\n * Bite by Bite: Peter Callan\u2019s cookbook that helped start the mini-food trend\n\n\n\n Among her dozens of accolades, Calder Clark has been named a \u201cBest Planner\u201d by Vogue and a \u201cTop Planner\u201d by Martha Stewart Weddings. In her incredible career Calder has planned events ranging from the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon, to the Bloomberg News/White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner After Party, to some of the most elegant and photographed weddings across the country. However today she\u2019s catching up with The Home Hour about how she entertains at home as a wife and a mother.\n\n\n\n We learn that at her home, it\u2019s always casual and it\u2019s more about eating pizza on your lap and less about being fussy! However, Calder does share with us a few tips to elevate our everyday events such as linen napkins.\xa0She also says that the juxtaposition of casual and fancy always makes for a great atmosphere so don\u2019t be afraid to serve fast food burgers on fine china and champagne in Dixie Cups!\n\n\n\n When it comes to parties at home, Calder says it\u2019s less about the fancy, detailed schematics and more about the life-lessons:\xa0be ready for your guests, have enough food, make sure you have great lighting, and keep a comfortable temperature in your home! She also says that a party at home is never the time to try a new recipe. Always go with your favorite tried and true recipes and remember that they will be new and exciting to someone!\n\n\n\n Calder says the newest trends to look for are \u201c80\u2019s peach\u201d and dark racing green with lacquered brass accents. She also says \u201cFarm to Fork\u201d healthier eating is really hot as is anything paired down to a mini-version of the original, as popularized by Peter Callahan.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices