Just saying the words “Friday night” is the same as an invitation to relax and have fun, so nothing could be more perfect — or easier — than throwing a Festive Friday Night bash. All you need to do is provide a relaxing backdrop, entertaining food, and delicious cocktails. An e-mail invite is the perfect way to grab everyone’s attention and brighten a Monday morning in-box; design your own using one of the many free online sites. Start the party at 6:00 or 6:30, so guests can come straight from work, ready to have fun. Get the atmosphere buzzing with fabulous music. Try to stick with the same musical style so the music is enjoyable without being distracting. For starters, try a jazzy, seasonal mix by great vintage artists such as Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra and of course Elvis singing, “Here Comes Santa Claus.”  A tip I learned from Martha Stewart today, have a few drinks yourself before your guests arrive, when they know you are relaxed and at ease, they will be also.  Enjoy your Festive Friday!” Cheers to you, cheers to me the best of friends we may be, but just in case we disagree, to hell with you and cheers to me”….

Just kidding! Happy Friday ya’ll!